Blackpool South Train Station is located south of Blackpool, 2 miles from Blackpool North Station, and around a thirty-five-minute walk from Blackpool Town Centre. The main entrance to Blackpool South Station is situated on Waterloo Road, a short walk from the Promenade and the Golden Mile. There is level access from the main entrance on Waterloo Road. Blackpool is a highly popular destination for tourists, with the South Pier, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and Sandcastle Waterpark all located on the doorstep of Blackpool South Station.
Blackpool South Station is the UK's 1627th busiest National Rail Station, with 115,000 passengers passing through the station in 2023-24. Trains to Blackpool run regularly from Preston via Blackpool South, with services departing every hour and also stopping at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Lytham. To reach intercity stations from Blackpool, take the tram to Blackpool North Station from the Waterloo Road Tram Stop, around 500 metres from Blackpool South Station.
Blackpool South Station has one National Rail platform. Blackpool South Station is not staffed and has basic facilities, including two waiting shelters and a ticket machine.
Blackpool South Station building was opened in 1903 and initially called Waterloo Road. There have been changes in services and platforms, as well as the name of the station, since then. Northern Trains manages the train station and operates all services to and from the station.
Station Area Map
The main entrance to Blackpool South Station is located on Waterloo Road, offering the option of taking a 40-metre ramp with a handrail or 25 steps with a rest platform and handrail. There is level train access from the main entrance station on Waterloo Road.
Blackpool South Station is located South of the town centre and only a few hundred metres from the coast. South Pier, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, and Sandcastle Waterpark Blackpool.
There are very few facilities at Blackpool South Station; if you need to purchase refreshments before your journey, it is recommended that you visit a shop nearby.
Blackpool South Station has one National Rail platform, and is a terminus station for services to Preston with departures and arrivals from the same platform.
There are further transport links available from the station, including Bus and Tram Services. The Waterloo Road Tram Stop on the Blackpool Tramway is a short walk from the station. Trams run approximately every 15 minutes, south to Starr Gate, and North to Fleetwood. Just 150 metres from the station is Blackpool South Bus Stop, where buses such as Bus 1, Bus 11, Bus 5, Bus 5A, Bus 68, Bus 11A, and Bus 18 depart and arrive.
Station Details and Facilities
Address
Blackpool South station, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2FA
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
There is no ticket office at the station.
Smartcard Issued
Smartcards are not issued at the station.
Smartcard Validator
Smartcards are not validated at the station.
Penalty Fares
Penalty fares apply for Northern.
Facilities
Car Park
There is no Car Park at the station.
Seated Area
There is a seating area at the station.
Waiting Room
There is no Waiting Room at the station, but there are two Waiting Shelters.
Refreshment Facilities
There are no Refreshment Facilities at the station.
Toilets
There are no toilets at the station.
Accessible Toilets
There are no Accessible Toilets at the station.
Baby Change
There are no Baby Change facilities at the station.
Telephones
There are telephones at the station.
WiFi
There is no WiFi at the station.
Rail Replacement Locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at Station Entrance on Waterloo Road on the bridge above the station.
CCTV
There is CCTV at the station.
Toilets
Accessible Toilets
There are no accessible toilets at the station.
Staffing And Customer Services
Staffing Level
There are no staff at the station.
Lost Property
There is Lost Property at the station.
Contact Details
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
08002006060
Opening Hours
0700-2200 Monday - Sunday
Information Available From Staff
The station is unstaffed. Contact the customer relations team or onboard staff.
Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060.
Passenger Information Systems
Departure Screens
Announcements
Customer Help Points
There are no Customer Help Points at the station.
Ticket Gates
There are no Ticket Gates at the station.
Bicycle Facilities
Spaces
10
Sheltered
The Bicycle Facilities are sheltered.
CCTV
There is no CCTV for the Bicycle Facilities.
Location
The Bicycle Facilities are in the Car Park.
Type
Stands
Accessibility
Helpline
0800 138 5560
Text Relay 18001
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Helpline Opening Hours
Monday - Sunday 24 Hours
Staff Help Available
No
Induction Loop
An Induction Loop is available.
Accessible Ticket Machines
Accessible Ticket Machines are available.
Ramp For Train Access
A Ramp for Train Access is available.
Nearest Stations With More Facilities
The nearest station with more facilities is Blackpool North Station.
Accessible Toilets
There are no accessible toilets at the station.
Step-Free Access
Blackpool South is a Step Free Access Category A Station. The Step Free Access Category means it offers full step-free access to every platform and key facility, and is suitable for passengers with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or prams.
This station is mobility scooter-friendly.
Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park.
Ticket Gates
There are no Ticket Gates at the station.
Impaired Mobility Set Down
No designated area is provided. You may use the station front for set-down purposes.
Wheelchairs Available
There are no Wheelchairs available at the station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do trains from Blackpool South go to?
Trains from Blackpool South go to Preston, with hourly services stopping at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Lytham en route.
What's the difference between Blackpool North and Blackpool South?
Blackpool North is situated North of Blackpool Town Centre, while Blackpool South is located to the South. Blackpool North is a much larger and busier station than Blackpool South, with intercity services to destinations including Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and York.
What is the best train station for Blackpool?
The best station for Blackpool is Blackpool North Station, with more facilities and a wider range of services to multiple cities. Blackpool North Station can be easily reached from Blackpool South by tram.
When did Blackpool South station close?
Blackpool South Station has not closed; it is still in operation.