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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Earlestown
- Departure station
- Earlestown station guide
- Address
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- Earlestown, WA12 9AU
Operators serving Earlestown
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Facilities at Earlestown
- Ticket Office
- Waiting Room
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park
Explore the area around Earlestown
- Sankey Valley Park
About your departure station
Built in 1830 as Newton Bridge, Earlestown is among the world's oldest surviving stations.
Its 1873 rebuilding created an impressive Victorian structure.
The station declined with Lancashire's industry but retains historical significance.
Earlestown represents railway heritage, where architectural importance outweighs current passenger numbers.
Its story reflects Newton le Willows' changing fortunes, from industrial pioneer to commuter town.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Earlestown to St Albans City?
Open the ticket search and enter Earlestown as your departure station and St Albans City as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Earlestown and St Albans City?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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