It’s easy to travel to the East Lancashire Railway by train. The nearest major railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, which is served by Avanti West Coast services from London Euston, Northern services from Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield, plus Transport for Wales services from Cardiff Central. From Manchester Piccadilly, hop on the Metrolink Yellow Line towards Bury – the tram stop is housed within the train station. Running every six minutes, you’ll reach Bury Interchange (the final stop on the line) in just over half an hour.
From the interchange, head north up Haymarket Street. At the mini-roundabout, turn left on to Bolton Street and after a minute’s walk you’ll see Bury Bolton Street station on your left-hand side.
Bury Bolton Street is the spiritual home of the East Lancashire Railway, having served as its headquarters when the railway was operational. A ride on this fantastic heritage railway is a must for any railway buff, providing fascinating insights into North West’s industrial past. Learn more about the ELR and book on to a stream train journey on their website.
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First Class Lounge
More about the East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway stops at several quaint Lancastrian villages and towns, including Ramsbottom, Summerseat and Rawenstall. Cobbled streets, traditional pubs and breathtaking countryside await you.
In Bury, you’ll also find the Bury Transport Museum, Fusilier Museum and Bury Art Museum. Be sure to set aside at least half a day to take in everything the East Lancashire Railway has to offer!
Departures and arrivals from Manchester Piccadilly
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Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Barrow-in-Furness | Northern | 18:52 | 14 | Late |
| to Manchester Airport | Northern | 18:53 | 13 | Late |
| to Manchester Airport | TransPennine Express | 18:56 | 13 | Late |
| to Manchester Airport | Transport for Wales | 18:57 | 13 | Late |
| to Liverpool Lime Street | Northern | 19:01 | 14 | Late |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Blackpool North | Northern | 18:52 | 13 | Late |
| from Stoke-on-Trent | Northern | 18:52 | 7 | Late |
| from Redcar Central | TransPennine Express | 18:55 | 13 | Late |
| from London Euston | Avanti West Coast | 18:56 | 5 | Late |
| from Manchester Airport | Northern | 19:00 | 14 | Late |