Trains to Lancashire Explore the North's rural beauty
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. Lancashire has always been an area recognised for its beauty and now the county capitalises on this beauty with an array of outdoor activities.
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. Some are based around the Pendle Witches, while others focus on local artistry like the Sculpture Walk.
However, Lancashire isn’t just all hills and forests; Lancaster is a city filled with things to do. Having been the centre of the Pendle Witches tale with its castle playing a key role, the city has lots of tours on offer to learn more about its intrepid history. Lancaster is also a great place for shopping, with lots of boutiques available nestled into gorgeous Georgian architecture.
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 44m
Cheapest Advanced
£4.20
Leeds to Blackburn
Average time: 1h 57m
Cheapest Advanced
£6.30
Blackpool North to Preston (Lancs)
Average time: 0h 23m
Cheapest Advanced
£3.80
Lancashire train stations
An area of countryside with cities and towns dotted between, Lancashire is a great place to plan your next trip. Discover the main Northern stations in the region below.
Preston
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.
Lancaster
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.
Blackburn
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.
Burnley Manchester Road
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 the two platforms both have step-free access.
Accrington
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.
Morecambe
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 till afternoon with step-free access available.
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Trains to Lancashire FAQs
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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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