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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Ince (Manchester) to St Albans City for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Ince (Manchester)
- Departure station
- Ince (Manchester) station guide
- Address
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- Warrington Rd, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN1 3XF
Operators serving Ince (Manchester)
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Facilities at Ince (Manchester)
- Shelter
- Benches
Parking & meeting your train
- Street parking nearby
Explore the area around Ince (Manchester)
- Wigan Pier
- Haigh Hall
About your departure station
Built in 1830 for the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, Ince is one of the world's oldest stations still in use.
Originally serving coal mines, it transitioned to passenger use as the area urbanized.
The station was rebuilt in 1885 but declined post WWII.
It narrowly avoided closure in the 1960s.
Today's basic facilities reflect its diminished importance, though historical significance remains.
Ince station represents the birth of railway travel, having operated continuously since the dawn of the railway age, making it an important (if overlooked) site in transport history.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Ince (Manchester) to St Albans City?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Ince (Manchester) and St Albans City?
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