With 80% of the land being rural, the county of Lancashire provides an awesome experience for the outdoor aficionado, with plentiful walking trails and some extreme activities to take part in.
Get to Lancashire by train today! There’s no easier way to appreciate Lancashire’s beauty than with one of the region’s many walking and cycling trails. Pendle Hill is a great choice for trails, renowned for the Pendle Witches tale, the area has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with many differently themed walking trails.
However, Lancashire isn’t just all hills and forests; Lancaster is a city filled with things to do. Lancaster isn’t the only large settlement in the region, with Preston, a great place for high-end shopping, and Blackburn, which is bursting with live entertainment all year round!
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Popular trains to Lancashire
Manchester Piccadilly to Preston (Lancs)
Average time: 0h 43m
Cheapest Advanced
£7.70
Leeds to Blackburn
Average time: 2h 13m
Cheapest Advanced
£8.60
Blackpool North to Preston (Lancs)
Average time: 0h 23m
Cheapest Advanced
£4.30
Popular trains from Lancashire
Preston (Lancs) to Manchester Piccadilly
Average time: 0h 48m
Cheapest Advanced
£7.70
Lancaster to Liverpool Lime Street
Average time: 1h 25m
Cheapest Advanced
£8.20
Lancaster to Leeds
Average time: 2h 27m
Cheapest Advanced
£12.20
Lancashire train stations
An area of countryside with cities and towns dotted between, Lancashire is a great place to plan your next trip. The main Northern stations in the region are listed below to allow you to explore Lancashire by train.
Preston (Lancs) Train Station
Within the heart of Preston, the station is a hub for many Northern lines. The station has seven platforms for public use to accommodate all the lines and is staffed throughout the day.
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Lancaster Train Station
Located in the centre of Lancaster, the station has five platforms and is staffed with step-free access. Built in 1846 and designed by William Tite the building mimics the Tudor style in order to blend with the rest of the city.
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Blackburn Train Station
The station has five platforms and is decorated with images of the town’s industrial past and the people who made it happen, adorning the walls. The station is staffed throughout the week and has step-free access.
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Burnley Manchester Road Train Station
One of three stations within the town, Burnley Manchester Road is the main station servicing half a million passengers a year. The station is staffed, and both platforms have step-free access.
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Accrington Train Station
Built in 1848, this station sees half a million people per year on its two platforms. There are part-time staff available throughout the week and step-free access to both platforms. Learn more about Accrington station
Learn more about Accrington station
Morecambe Train Station
The latest version of the Morecambe station, opened in 1994, has two platforms operating on the Morecambe Branch Line. The station is staffed from morning until the afternoon with step-free access available.
Learn more about Morecambe stationDid you know?
Lancashire was essentially the engine room of the world in the 18th and 19th centuries. At its peak, the county produced 80% of the world’s cotton cloth. It's also the birthplace of the Spinning Jenny machine.
Did you know?
Lancashire was essentially the engine room of the world in the 18th and 19th centuries. At its peak, the county produced 80% of the world’s cotton cloth. It's also the birthplace of the Spinning Jenny machine.
The best walks in Lancashire
Whether you're looking for the most scenic dog walks in Lancashire or a gentle stroll, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Explore walks in LancashireCheap train tickets to Lancashire
Use a Railcard
A Railcard usually costs £30–£35 and cuts 1/3 off most fares. There are several options available depending on your circumstances.
Travelling with a friend to Lancashire?
If two adults are travelling together and returning on the same day, you can get 25% off both tickets by purchasing a Duo train ticket. alid all day on weekends and after 09:00 or 09:30 on weekdays.
Travel off-peak to Lancashire
Avoid the rush hour. Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak train tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility than fixed Advance tickets.
Trains to Lancashire FAQs
Save up to 60% on train tickets to Lancashire when you book in advance with Northern. Advance tickets allow you to book up to 12 weeks in advance of travel. Visit National Rail to find out the list of dates currently available for booking our Advance tickets.
Don't worry if your plans change – you can swap the departure time of your Advanced train ticket for another same-day Northern service in just a few steps for as little as £1.50.
Lancashire has a few major train stations, such as Preston, Lancaster, Blackpool North and Blackburn.
Pets are welcome on Northern trains to Lancashire. Up to two pets per passenger can travel for free and dogs must be kept on the lead at all times or in a carrier. Find out more about taking your dog on a Northern train.
There are no specific luggage restrictions on Northern trains to Lancashire. However, we ask that passengers are mindful of how much luggage they bring and use the dedicated luggage space provided. Please do not block the train doors, walkways or use seats for luggage.
Peak times on Lancashire trains range from 06:30 to 09:30 and 16:30 to 19:00. For more information on peak and off-peak times head here.
If you lose an item on a Northern train to Lancashire or at a Lancashire station, we will do our best to find the item for you. To report a lost item, call 0800 200 6060 or find out more on specific stations here.
Bicycles are allowed on Northern trains to Lancashire, however, space is limited and is first come, first served. We ask that those using bicycles not to block doorways and use the dedicated bike spaces. Find more about cycling with Northern here.
All Northern trains to Lancashire, as well as major Lancashire train stations, are equipped with accessibility features such as ramps and staff assistance. To find out more about the specific assistance given, head here.
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