At the centre of Great Britain – and connected to the world

Lancashire puts your business in the right place, with fast access to UK markets, global trade routes and a workforce that commutes with ease.

We’re right at the heart of the North West – between Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds – with strategic road, rail, port and air links. Whether you’re moving goods, reaching customers or attracting talent, Lancashire offers fast, flexible, multimodal connectivity.

Road, rail, air, and sea – it’s all here

Road:

Direct access to the M6, M61, M65 and M55
80% of the UK’s population within a 4-hour drive
Connected logistics corridors to ports and airports

Rail:

West Coast Main Line connections to London, Glasgow, Manchester
Preston – a major interchange on the UK rail network
Freight routes for logistics and manufacturing supply chains

Air:

Manchester Airport – just 45 minutes away
Liverpool John Lennon Airport – under an hour
Leeds Bradford and Blackpool Airport also accessible
Air freight and international links from all major airports

Port access:

Close to the Port of Heysham and the Port of Liverpool
Irish Sea, Atlantic and global shipping access
Ideal for logistics, offshore energy, and export operations

Positioned for business and lifestyle

Lancashire gives you the best of both worlds – direct access to major UK cities and markets, with the space, affordability and quality of life that makes doing business easier.

We’re part of the UK’s most powerful economic region outside London – the North West – and connected to significant infrastructure projects like the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

Well connected