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Squires Gate railway station

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Squires Gate station geograph.org.uk 1400998
Squires Gate station geograph.org.uk 1400998

Squires Gate railway station serves the Squires Gate area of the popular seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, England, although it is located just outside the borough boundary. It lies on the Blackpool South to Preston line and is the nearest station to Blackpool Airport. Squires Gate is located about 400 metres (1,300 ft) from Starr Gate tram stop on the Blackpool Tramway.

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Squires Gate railway station
Stubblefield Drive, Borough of Fylde Saint Anne's on the Sea

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Stubblefield Drive
FY8 2FQ Borough of Fylde, Saint Anne's on the Sea
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