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Blackrod train station serves the village of Blackrod, several miles northwest of Bolton Station and only a mile from Horwich town centre. The station and all trains serving it are managed and operated by Northern. Trains from Blackrod depart hourly, southbound to Manchester Victoria and northbound to Preston and Blackpool North. At peak times, additional trains from Manchester Airport or Hazel Grove to Blackpool North also serve the station.

The station has been recently refurbished and, while unstaffed, features a number of improvements for passenger use. Bicycle stands, self-service ticket machines, customer help points, payphones, waiting shelters, and seating are available for use throughout the station. The footbridge was demolished in 2012 and replaced with access ramps, making the entire station suitable for step-free access. There's a carpark accessible via ramp, located near platform 1. A lost property facility is located at the station.

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Departures and arrivals from Blackrod

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Blackrod station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to Manchester AirportNorthern06:101On time
to Blackpool NorthNorthern06:332On time
to Manchester AirportNorthern06:42On time
to Blackpool NorthNorthern07:032On time
to Manchester AirportNorthern07:101On time
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from Blackpool NorthNorthern06:101On time
from Manchester AirportNorthern06:332On time
from Blackpool NorthNorthern06:42On time
from Manchester AirportNorthern07:032On time
from Blackpool NorthNorthern07:101On time
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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