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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Gathurst
- Departure station
- Gathurst station guide
- Address
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- Gathurst, WN5 0LF
Operators serving Gathurst
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Facilities at Gathurst
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- Limited parking
Explore the area around Gathurst
- Dean Wood
About your departure station
This 1855 station on the Wigan to Southport line serves a small Lancashire community.
Gathurst represents modest rural stations that have maintained local service despite industrial decline.
The station's story reflects the area's transition from mining district to residential area, with rail links providing consistent connections through economic changes.
Gathurst retains traditional features amidst suburban surroundings near the Leeds Liverpool Canal.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Gathurst to Cardiff Central?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Gathurst and Cardiff Central?
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