A railway station has earned the title of the UK's most deserted, with a mere 68 people passing through in an entire year. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) data reveals that a Nottinghamshire station takes the crown as the least frequented in the UK.

Elton and Orston station, nestled between two quaint villages, recorded just 68 entries and exits between 2024 and 2025. This figure is largely estimated from ticket sales, marking a significant drop in footfall - from 212 passengers between 2023 and 2024.

The station's demand is so low that only two East Midland Railway trains make a pit stop each day. These operate from Monday to Saturday, one heading towards Nottingham and the other bound for Skegness.

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Elton and Orston lacks any staff or ticket office. It first opened its doors in 1850, but over the course of the 20th century, passenger numbers began to dwindle.

According to the latest census, Orston boasts a population of 512. Despite such sparse use, railway stations are often kept operational as it's simpler to arrange infrequent train stops than to secure permission for permanent closure, reports the Express.

Previously, Denton train station in Tameside, Greater Manchester, held the dubious honour of being the quietest station. It saw only 54 entries and exits between 2023 and 2024.

Denton is served by just two trains per week, linking the area with Stockport and Stalybridge on Saturdays. However, passenger numbers at the station have seen an uptick over the past year.

Fresh data revealed that Denton recorded 100 entries and exits during 2024 and 2025.

The Office of Rail and Road suspects that being crowned Britain's quietest station may have actually drawn more curious visitors.

A spokesperson had previously noted: "In previous years, usage at some of the least used stations presented as part of these statistics has increased the following year.

"We understand that highlighting the least used stations within these statistics can encourage people to visit them."

• Elton and Orston, Nottinghamshire - 68


• Shippea Hill, Cambridgeshire - 76


• Ince and Elton, Cheshire - 98


• Denton, Greater Manchester - 100


• Reddish South, Greater Manchester - 102