Hoscar
Hoscar station is a true rural country station situated amongst large agricultural fields serving the villages of Hoscar and Lathom. Built as part of the Manchester & Southport Railway the station sits in between two railway crossings. The station tavern stands adjacent to the station just beyond the platform exit.
The station once boasted a goods yard which was used by local farmers to get their crops to the markets of Wigan, Manchester and Southport quickly.
Address
Hoscar Station
Hoscar Moss Road
Hoscar
Burscough
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L40 4BL
Grid Reference
SD 469115 – for a map visit www.streetmap.co.uk and enter the grid reference.
Operator
Facilities
+ Unstaffed station
+ Trains to Southport, Bolton & Manchester
+ Shelters on platforms
+ Additional seating on platforms
Other Information
+ Buses are available in the village – click here for bus timetables
+ Rail User Group – Ormskirk, Preston & Southport Travellers Association
+ Friends of Station – visit communityraillancashire.co.uk/station-adoption/ for more details
+ CRP branded notice boards
Location
Latest News
Vital Bus Services In Accrington Revamped
Some bus services in Accrington have been revamped and will now serve Accrington Railway Station (Eagle Street). Posted 19.11.24
Yorkshire Dales Explorer 23 November 2024
Things to do using the Yorkshire Dales Explorer service on Saturdays. Posted 19.11.24
North West In Bloom Awards 2024
Friends of Stations Groups win in the North West in Bloom 'It's Yor Neighbourhood' Awards 2024. Posted 19.11.24