 The fastest route from London to Glasgow was by train to Fleetwood, and thence by packet boat to Ardrossan.After 1848, the entire journey could be made by rail.In July 1883, a replacement station was built opposite the north end of Queen's Terrace, which served as Fleetwood's main railway terminus from then until 18 April 1966, when it was closed due to the Beeching Cuts.