Car-Free Places to Stay in Lancashire

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Staying near a station lets you leave the car at home, or at least leave it parked for most of the trip. BritStays has 483 places to stay in Lancashire listed as near a train station. They cover everything from big seafront hotels to small self-catering apartments, and the details below should help you narrow them down.

What's on offer

Hotels make up most of this set, with 381 of the 483. Next come 63 cottages, 24 caravanning options, 12 camping sites and 3 holiday parks. If you want a hotel room close to a station, you have plenty of choice. If you want your own front door, the choice is smaller and tends to go sooner.

Beyond being near a station, these are the facilities that come up most often:

EV charging nearby: 81
WiFi: 60
Near a bus stop: 52
Bar: 41
Parking: 39
Disabled access: 35
Restaurant: 34

Those numbers only reflect what each listing records, so a stay without WiFi listed may still have it. Always check the individual page. Only 39 list parking, so if you're driving some of the way, confirm parking before you book rather than assume it.

Which area suits your trip

Blackpool dominates, with 282 stays listed under Blackpool and a further 23 under Blackpool, North West England. This is where most of the hotels are, including The Derby Hotel and the Britannia Grand Metropole Hotel. For self-catering, the Berkeley apartments (BK003 Saltmarsh, BK101 Terrace and BK102 Arcade) each sleep 5. Lindisfarne Holiday Apartments has Apartment 6 for four people and Apartment 7 for two, which is a sensible size for a couple's break.

Morecambe has 27 stays and Lytham St Annes 18. Both are worth a look if you'd like the coast at a smaller scale than Blackpool.

Lancaster, North West England has 10 stays in this set, and several are larger self-catering places that suit families or groups:

Sea Breeze, Sunset Lodge and Ocean View each sleep 6.
Marni's Seaview sleeps 8.
Elms Cottage sleeps 4.

All five are listed as near a bus stop as well as a station, which helps if you're relying entirely on public transport.

Further afield, Preston has 10 stays and Bolton 8. Hallmark Hotel Preston Leyland in Leyland and Mishmash in Arnside, which sleeps 4, are useful if you'd rather be away from the busiest resort streets.

Families, couples and dog owners

Families and groups will find the most room in the Lancaster self-catering options and the Berkeley apartments in Blackpool. Couples have the widest choice among Blackpool's hotels, or a two-person apartment such as Lindisfarne Apartment 7.

For dog owners, the facility data here doesn't record pet policies at all. Don't take anything for granted: check each listing, or ask the host directly, before you book.

What to do once you're there

History lovers have plenty to choose from: Lancaster Castle, Clitheroe Castle, Hornby Castle and Gleaston Castle, plus the grand houses at Gawthorpe Hall, Gisburne Park and Hacking Hall. Malham Cove is also on the landmark list if you fancy a dramatic day out in the landscape.

For rainy days, the Harris Museum and the Museum of Lancashire are good starting points. Lancashire's textile story comes alive at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Higher Mill and Whitakers' Mill. Families might also look at The Lakes Aqua Park in the Lake District or the Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum in Merseyside.

We can't promise every one of these is a simple train ride away. Check the route and the last return times before you set off.

When to book

With so many hotels in Blackpool, you'll usually find something even at fairly short notice. If you have a particular hotel or room in mind, though, booking early gives you the best chance of getting it.

Self-catering is a different story. There are far fewer cottages, apartments and larger homes, so places such as Marni's Seaview or the 6-sleeper Lancaster properties are worth reserving as soon as your dates are fixed, especially for school holidays.

Before you pay:

Check the cancellation terms.
Confirm whether parking or WiFi is included if either matters to you.
Look up the walking route from the station to your door, particularly if you'll arrive with luggage or young children.

Frequently asked questions

How many places to stay near a train station are there in Lancashire on BritStays?

There are 483 published stays in Lancashire listed as near a train station.

Which town has the most stays near a station?

Blackpool, with 282 stays listed under Blackpool and a further 23 under Blackpool, North West England.

Are most of these stays hotels or self-catering?

Mostly hotels: 381 of the 483 are hotels. There are also 63 cottages, 24 caravanning options, 12 camping sites and 3 holiday parks.

Is there anything suitable for a larger family or group?

Yes. Marni's Seaview in Lancaster, North West England sleeps 8. Sea Breeze, Sunset Lodge and Ocean View each sleep 6.

Do these stays have parking or EV charging?

Parking is listed at 39 stays and EV charging nearby at 81, so check each listing if you plan to drive part of the way.

Are the stays dog-friendly?

The facility data for this set doesn't record pet policies, so check each listing or contact the host before booking with a dog.

Places to Stay Near a Train Station in Lancashire

Thornleigh Christian Hotel

Clifton Park Hotel

Bedford Hotel

Holiday Inn

Truckhaven Carnforth

Purple Roomz

The Maples Hotel

Northcrest

The Beaucliffe

Premier Inn Preston South

Greenbank Farm

The Pembroke

Hampton Road Caravan Park & Social Club

The Alpha

Winsley Hotel

Plaza Hotel

Grosvenor View

The Fern Royd

Premier Inn

The Palms

Hotel Segantii

Monarch Hotel

The Croydon

The Inglewood Hotel

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