Train tickets to Blackpool & transport links

How to find bus and tram stops

Arrival at Blackpool North

Bus

Upon arrival at Blackpool North station, you’ll find the closest bus stop right outside the main entrance. This is bus stop NS1 and there’s a small shelter to stand in as you wait. From this bus stop, catch Bus 1 which heads towards North Pier and runs around every 30 minutes. It’ll take less than 10 minutes to get to North Pier by bus.

Bus 1 to North Pier:

• First bus: Monday to Saturday - 9.30am / Sunday – 10.00am
• Last bus: Monday to Saturday - 18.50pm / Sunday – 16.30pm

You can check up to date bus timetables on the Blackpool Transport website.

Tram

If you’re looking to head further into Blackpool and the Fylde coast, the tram may be the better option for you. The tram is just a short walk away, via the underground walkway opposite the exit to Blackpool North station. Look for signage saying North Station Tram Stop. The trams run around every 15 minutes.

Trams to Starr Gate (for the Tower, piers and Pleasure Beach):

• First tram: Monday to Friday - 6.30am / Saturday – 7.30am / Sunday – 8.50am
• Last tram: 23.15pm every day

Trams to Fleetwood (for Bispham, Cleveleys and Fleetwood):

• First tram: Monday to Saturday - 6.00am / Sunday – 7.20am
• Last tram: 23.20pm every day

You can check up to date tram timetables on the Blackpool Transport website.

Arrival at Blackpool South

Bus

If you arrive at Blackpool South station, there are a variety of different buses you can catch close to the station. Directly outside the station, you’ll find buses that take you into the centre of Blackpool or the Zoo. Alternatively, a short walk around the corner will lead you to a bus stop for journeys to St Annes and Lytham.

Royal Oak (West Bound):

• Location: Outside the station
• Final bus destination: Cala Gran
• Bus number: 2
• Take this bus for: Tower, promenade, piers, north shore and Cleveleys

Royal Oak (East Bound):

• Location: Across the road from the station
• Final bus destination: Blackpool Zoo
• Bus number: 2
• Take this bus for: Stanley Park, model village and Blackpool Zoo

Royal Oak (North Bound):

• Location: Head left out of the station and walk until you come to a roundabout on the corner of Waterloo Road and Lytham Road. Cross the road at the roundabout, so you’re on the opposite side of the street. Continue up the street on the right-hand side of the road (opposite to the direction of traffic), until you reach a bus shelter outside the Lido Pool
• Final bus destination: Market Street
• Bus number: 11
• Take this bus for: Central and North piers, the Tower and the promenade

Royal Oak (South Bound):

• Location: Head left out of the station and walk until you come to a roundabout on the corner of Waterloo Road and Lytham Road. Turn left at the roundabout and stay on the left side of the road in the direction of traffic. Around the corner, you’ll find the bus stop on the opposite side of the road to Halifax Bank
• Final bus destination: Lytham Hospital or Lytham Square
• Bus number: 11
• Take this bus for: St Annes, Lytham

Tram

The closest tram stop to Blackpool South station is around a 7-minute walk away. You’ll need to turn left out of the station and then keep walking straight down Waterloo Road until you reach the promenade. The Waterloo Road tram stop is on your right, when you reach the promenade. Trams run every 15 minutes.

Trams to Starr Gate (for the Tower, piers and Pleasure Beach):

• First tram: Monday to Friday – 7.00am / Sunday – 8.55am
• Last tram: 00.40am every day

Trams to Fleetwood and North Station (for North Station, Bispham, Cleveleys and Fleetwood):

• First tram: Monday to Saturday – 5.05am / Sunday – 6.50am
• Last tram: 23.35pm every day
   

The information on this page was correct at the time of writing, but it's always best to check the Blackpool Transport website ahead of travel, in case of any changes or disruptions.