Kotara railway station is located on the Main Northern line in New South Wales, Australia.

It serves the southern Newcastle suburb of Kotara, opening on 12 November 1924.

[4] The station was lit with kerosene lamps when many other stations and the surrounding area were lit with electricity, due to the cost of wiring the station[5] and the prioritisation of resources for World War II.

[6] After campaigning from the community[7] the addition of electric lights at the station were completed in May 1941.

It is serviced by NSW TrainLink Central Coast & Newcastle Line services travelling from Sydney Central to Newcastle.