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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Huncoat
- Departure station
- Huncoat station guide
- Address
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- Burnley Rd, Huncoat, Accrington BB5 6LT
Operators serving Huncoat
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Facilities at Huncoat
- Shelter
- Benches
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (12 spaces)
Explore the area around Huncoat
- Haworth Art Gallery
- Accrington Pals Memorial
About your departure station
Built in 1848 by the East Lancashire Railway, Huncoat served local coal mines and cotton mills.
Its importance declined with deindustrialization in the 20th century.
The station was nearly closed in the 1960s but remained open due to local protests.
Today it provides basic commuter services, a shadow of its former industrial significance.
The original goods yard has been redeveloped, leaving little trace of its busy past.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Huncoat to Chester?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Huncoat and Chester?
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