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Without a car
Getting here
Train to Blackpool
Visit Blackpool says Avanti West Coast runs direct trains from London and Birmingham to Blackpool, and that there are also direct trains to Blackpool North from Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street and York. From Glasgow and Edinburgh, change at Preston. 1
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Train to Lancaster and Morecambe
Lancaster station is on the West Coast Main Line between London and Scotland, with local trains to Morecambe, Heysham and Carnforth and links to Leeds and Manchester. Visit Lancaster and Morecambe Bay says there is a regular train between Manchester Airport and Lancaster. 2
Lancaster and Morecambe Bay: getting here (opens in new tab)
Coach and bus
National Express coaches stop at Blackpool Central coach station, behind Coral Island. Buses 61 and 68 run between Preston and Blackpool, the 68 by way of Lytham St Annes. Lancaster and Morecambe bus stations are served by Stagecoach and National Express. 3
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Once you are there
Blackpool trams
Trams run the length of the seafront from Starr Gate to Fleetwood Ferry, and a short branch now links Blackpool North station with the Promenade. Fares can be paid by contactless card; 3-day and 7-day tickets cover buses and trams. 4
Buses in Blackpool
Blackpool Transport buses serve the town and the attractions away from the seafront, such as Stanley Park (route 18) and the Zoo and Model Village (routes 2, 2C and 5). 5
Lancaster and Morecambe
Both towns are easy to walk. Frequent Stagecoach buses link Lancaster and Morecambe, and traffic-free cycle paths follow old railway lines and the canal towpath; Morecambe has over five miles of flat promenade. 6
Stops near each area
From our area guides (Blackpool and the Lancashire coast): the stations and stops listed for each base. See each area's Getting there page for more.
Blackpool
- Blackpool North: Northern and Avanti West Coast trains. Direct trains from Manchester, Liverpool, York and London; a tram link runs to the Promenade
- Promenade tram stops: Blackpool Transport trams. Starr Gate to Fleetwood Ferry, stopping near the piers, the Tower and Pleasure Beach
- Blackpool Central coach station: National Express. Behind Coral Island in the Blackpool Central car park
Lancaster and Morecambe
- Lancaster: Avanti West Coast and Northern trains. On the West Coast Main Line; about five minutes' walk from the bus station
- Morecambe: Northern trains from Lancaster. On the branch line from Lancaster to Heysham Port; close to the promenade
- Lancaster and Morecambe bus stations: Stagecoach and National Express. Frequent buses between Lancaster and Morecambe
No timetables or fares are copied here: check the operator or Traveline for the day you travel. Taxis and ride-hailing apps operate in most towns, but we have no sourced coverage data for rural areas, so do not count on one at short notice.
With a car
By car
For Blackpool, leave the M6 at junction 32 for the M55, which runs almost to the seafront. For Lancaster, use junction 33 and the A6; junction 34 and the Bay Gateway lead to Morecambe. 7
General rules (driving on the left, licences, roundabouts, speed limits in mph, parking, tolls, EV charging): Driving in Britain. Charge points: Zapmap (opens in new tab).
To and from other regions
Straight-line distance from our region centres, and the fastest train time that National Rail publishes on its destination pages (not a timetable; it may include a change). Where we found no figure we say so. The full table is on getting between regions.
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Figures retrieved 25 Oct 2026 for the intercity data. Timetables change.
Official links
- Visit Blackpool (opens in new tab): the resort's official visitor site and Tourist Information Centre
- Blackpool Transport (opens in new tab): trams and buses, tickets and app
- Visit Lancaster and Morecambe Bay (opens in new tab): the district's official visitor site
- Avanti West Coast (opens in new tab): West Coast Main Line trains
- Britlens: Manchester (opens in new tab): the nearest city guide, with direct trains to Blackpool North
More on Blackpool and the Lancashire coast: Blackpool and the Lancashire coast guide · how to get there
Questions people ask
Can I get around Blackpool and the Lancashire coast without a car?
We have not yet assessed getting around Blackpool and the Lancashire coast. The official links below, and the region guide, are the place to start.
Do I need to check a driving zone in Blackpool and the Lancashire coast?
We found no charging or low emission zone for Blackpool and the Lancashire coast in the official pages we read. Check the council site before you drive in.