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Trains to Lancashire
About Lancashire
In North West England, Lancashire is bordered by Cumbria, North and West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. It also has a stretch of Irish Sea coastline.
Lancashire is a county of contrasting landscapes. You’ll find wide open spaces and fantastic countryside in locations like the Wyre Estuary Country Park, Martin Mere Wetland Centre and Rivington Pike. In fact 80% of Lancashire is rural. There’s also the stunning Lancashire coast at Morecambe, Fleetwood and St. Annes.
You’ll find history in Preston and Lancaster and all the fun of the seaside in Blackpool.
Cheap Trains to Lancashire
Visiting Lancashire? The county is home to history, excitement, and beautiful countryside. To make the most of your trip, whether you’re visiting Blackpool, Lancaster, or Morecambe, you can get cheap train tickets to Lancashire with TransPennine Express.
Lancashire Travel Links
Whether you arrive into Lancaster, Preston, Blackpool or Blackburn, you’ll likely find taxis and buses outside the main train stations. Travelling within Lancashire on the train is simple too. You can journey from Preston to Lancaster in 15 minutes and from Blackpool North to Preston in under half an hour.
Popular stations and destinations in Lancashire
Lancaster
Lancaster is a Lancashire town with an intriguing history, covering the Romans, Saxons and Normans. Today, it is home to a fantastic castle dubbed the “North West’s most important historic and archaeological monument”. You’ll also find wonderful canal walks, great shopping and plenty of vibrant pubs and restaurants.
Preston
Preston is a Victorian town in the heart of Lancashire. With a trip to Preston, you can enjoy shopping at the town’s two shopping centres or a meal in one of its many restaurants. Miller Park is the ideal place to relax and watch the world go by, whilst the British Commercial Vehicle Museum is always worth a visit.
Blackpool
As the ultimate British seaside resort, Blackpool has it all. There’s the iconic Blackpool Tower, Blackpool illuminations and of course, the thrills and spills at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. SEA LIFE Blackpool and Blackpool Zoo are ideal for animal lovers, and you can’t beat a night out at Blackpool Opera House.
Chorley
Chorley is a Lancashire market town that’s steeped in history and surrounded by countryside. A trip to Chorley includes historic houses, peaceful parkland and the chance for outdoor family adventures on foot or by bike.
Burnley
This Lancashire market town is a thriving location surrounded by breath-taking Pennine countryside. Burnley has canals, rivers and reservoirs ideal for walking and water sports, and is home to a Premier League football team.
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