For anyone getting the train from Blackpool North, there is a strike on Northern Rail. There are hourly trains to Preston: 6.35, 7.36, 8.40, 9.40, 10.40 etc.
More details on their website:
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/industrial-actionJourney planner
nationalrail.co.uk/pj/pj
