Blackrod railway station serves the village of Blackrod, England, 6.5 miles (10 km ) north west of Bolton railway station. It is just 1 ⁄4 miles from the town centre of Horwich - closer than Horwich Parkway station. It lies on the Manchester-Preston Line and is served by Northern, who run local stopping trains between Manchester Victoria and Blackpool North. Manchester Airport to Blackpool North expresses also serve the station at peak times.