Platforms in Use
The station has 4 platforms, the main platform (Platforms 1,2 & 3) includes a ticket office, waiting room, toilets and outdoor seating. The separate Platform 4 has a heated waited room and outdoor seating. All three through platforms are bi-directional meaning any service can use any platform, however, most trains are booked on the following platforms:
| Platform | Line | Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ribble Valley Line | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, Langho, Whalley and Clitheroe |
| 2 | Caldervale line | Express service to Accrington, Leeds and York |
| East Lancashire Line | All stations to Colne | |
| 3 | West-facing bay platform used mainly for early morning trains to Manchester Victoria | |
| 4 | East Lancashire Line | All stations to Preston and Blackpool South |
| Caldervale line | Express service to Preston, Poulton-le-Fylde and Blackpool North | |
| Ribble Valley Line | Darwen, Bolton & Manchester Victoria |
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