Blackpool Public Transport: Getting Around from The Danescourt

Waterloo Road and Blackpool South stations are the closest rail stops. Waterloo Road is about a 6-minute walk from Danescourt, a South Shore guesthouse.

Blackpool has three railway stations: Blackpool North, Blackpool South and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Pleasure Beach is the next station from Blackpool South and sits beside Pleasure Beach Resort.

For a broader South Shore route on foot, Blackpool city centre is about a 35-minute walk away. The South Shore-to-seafront Blackpool itinerary brings together places along that stretch.

Blackpool’s tramway runs for 11 miles between Starr Gate and Fleetwood, following the Fylde Coast through the town centre. Trams run every 15 minutes throughout the day, every day. Direct full-route trams serve Blackpool North station every 30 minutes.

For a trip north along the coast, the tram links Blackpool with Cleveleys and Fleetwood. If you are planning the longer journey to Fleetwood, the Blackpool-to-Fleetwood public transport guide covers that trip.

Buses add another way to get around town. At Blackpool North, bus stops are located at the station, at Market Street stands MA2–MA5 and at Corporation Street stands CO1–CO5. Bus routes and service patterns can change.

The Blackpool Transport app provides journey planning, real-time bus and tram tracking, and advance ticket purchases. One-hour Hopper tickets are valid on both bus and tram services.

The tramway runs through Blackpool town centre, making it a way to travel along the coast rather than covering the full route on foot.

North Pier stands on the seafront. For a day that combines South Shore with the seafront, the town-centre walk and coastal tramway provide transport options for planning your stops.

Pleasure Beach Resort is beside Blackpool Pleasure Beach station. If you are pairing a tram or rail journey with a visit, the Pleasure Beach tickets and visit-planning guide covers the attraction itself.

Blackpool North is the main station for direct rail connections, while journeys between Blackpool South and Preston run via St Annes-on-the-Sea and Lytham. Regular direct trains from Blackpool North serve destinations including Preston, Wigan, Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, Blackburn, Leeds and York.

Blackpool North is on Talbot Road and is managed by Northern. It has step-free access to all platforms, classified as category A, but no lifts. The station also has toilets, accessible toilets, Changing Places toilets and baby-changing facilities.

At Blackpool North, you’ll find ticket machines, seating, CCTV, refreshments, customer information screens, announcements and an induction loop. The station has parking, including accessible spaces, as well as a drop-off and pick-up point and bicycle storage.

Trams have level boarding at every stop and are wheelchair- and pushchair-accessible. Wheelchair users are asked to board through the double doors marked with wheelchair symbols on the platform; each tram has two designated wheelchair bays.

Most Blackpool Transport tickets can be bought aboard buses or trams, at PayPoint outlets or through the operator’s app. Buses accept contactless payment. PlusBus is valid on participating buses and on Blackpool Transport trams between Starr Gate and Cleveleys (Thornton Gate), but not on bus routes 24 or 76.

For current services, fares and ticket conditions, check the official site before you go. Use Blackpool Transport for tram and bus information and National Rail for station and train details.

Which railway stations serve Blackpool’s South Shore?

Waterloo Road and Blackpool South stations serve the South Shore. Blackpool Pleasure Beach station is beside Pleasure Beach Resort and is the next station from Blackpool South.

Which Blackpool station is the main rail hub?

Blackpool North is the main station. It has regular direct trains to destinations including Preston, Manchester and Liverpool.

Are Blackpool trams accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. The trams have level boarding at every stop, and each tram has two designated wheelchair bays.

Can you use PlusBus on Blackpool trams?

PlusBus is valid on Blackpool Transport trams between Starr Gate and Cleveleys (Thornton Gate), as well as participating buses. It is not valid on bus routes 24 or 76.