Moss Side
Moss Side station serves a tiny hamlet situated between Kirkham and Lytham. The station is about two miles from Wrea Green, a traditional Lancashire village, where a village green, church and pub can be found.
The station opened on 16th February 1846 and was originally called Kirkham Road, this was later changed to Moss Side. The station closed in 1961 along with neighbouring Wrea Green. The station reopened on 21st November 1983, with the aid of a grant from Lancashire County Council.
History Posters
A history poster has been prepared for Moss Side station and this can be viewed by clicking on this link: History Posters
Address
Moss Side Station
Lytham Road
Moss Side
Kirkham
Lancashire
FY8 4NB
Grid Reference
SD 379302 – for a map visit www.streetmap.co.uk and enter the grid reference.
Operator
Facilities
+ Unstaffed station
+ Hourly service to Blackpool South and Preston
+ Waiting shelter with seating
+ Long Line Public Address
Other Information
+ Bus stop immediately outside station (service 76) –click here for bus timetables
+ Rail User Group – Blackpool and Fylde Rail Users Association.
+ Friends of Station – visit communityraillancashire.co.uk/station-adoption/ for more details
Latest News
Yorkshire Dales Explorer 2 May 2026
Four guided walks available this week, one led by the Lancashire Rail Ramblers and three from the Ride2Stride programme - all accessible from the first outward YDE service. Posted 28.04.26
Padiham Greenway Bridge To Reopen
Padiham Greenway bridge over the River Calder to reopen to the public this weekend. Posted 28.04.26
Ansdell & Fairhaven Quarterly Update
The Friends of Ansdell & Fairhaven Station Quarterly Report covering the period December '25 to March '26. Posted 20.04.26