Lostock Hall
Lostock Hall station is situated 2¾ miles south of Preston. The original station was close to a large railway junction which linked services from Blackburn and Preston with destinations all over the county. The original station was closed and demolished in 1968 but was rebuilt and reopened in 1984.
Lostock Hall became a mecca for rail enthusiasts in the late 60s when the engine shed sited adjacent to the old station became one of the last working steam sheds in the country.
The station is close to the village centre which has a small shopping area.
History Posters
A history poster has been prepared for Lostock Hall station and this can be viewed by clicking on this link: History Posters
Address
Lostock Hall Station
Watkin Lane
Lostock Hall
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 5NF
Grid Reference
SD 547255 – for a map visit www.streetmap.co.uk and enter the grid reference.
Operator
Facilities
+ Unstaffed station
+ Ticket Vending Machine
+ Hourly service to Preston and Colne
+ Limited peak service York and Preston & Blackpool North
+ Waiting shelters
+ Additional seating on platforms
+ Long Line Public Address
Other Information
+ CRP branded notice boards
+ Friends of Station – visit communityraillancashire.co.uk/station-adoption/ for more details
+ A frequent bus service (109, 111, 113) passes the station on Watkin Lane – click here for bus timetables.
+ Friends of Station Group – Friends of Lostock Hall Station – contact communityraillancashire.crl@gmail.com for more information
Location
Latest News
Celebrations At The National Rail Awards
Success for Northern, Community Rail Lancashire & the Friends of St. Annes-on-the-Sea station. Posted 18.09.25
Stations of Welcome Awards Success
Stations of welcome success at BBC Make a Difference Awards 2025. Posted 18.09.25
Yorkshire Dales Explorer 20 September 2025
This week sees the last of this year's guided walks led by the Lancashire Rail Ramblers with three walks in the Swaledale area. FoSCL also have a walk available from Hellifield to Settle. Posted 06.09.25