Blackpool Tramway
Blackpool Tramway
4.5
5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Monday
5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday
5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
About
Blackpool Transport is the proud operator of Blackpool's £100 million tramway. The four year project, which concluded in April 2012, saw the replacement of 11 miles of track, creation of a new depot and introduction of a fleet of 16 state-of-the-art trams. It has never been easier to travel across Blackpool and the Fylde coast, with faster journey times, easy access and integrated Blackpool1 tickets that give you unlimited use of the trams and Blackpool Transport bus network (excluding Heritage Trams). Our frequent and reliable tram service provides an energy efficient mode of transport connecting residents and visitors to all major leisure, retail and businesses along the 11 mile stretch of coastline between Starr Gate and Fleetwood. The trams have level boarding and step-free interiors and designated disabled/pushchair areas making them accessible to all. Our frequent and reliable service connects passengers to all major leisure, retail and businesses along the 11 mile stretch of coastline. Heritage Tram Tours operate on Public and School Holidays, most weekends during Spring/Summer/Autumn and on special events. Heritage Day tickets are available that allow unlimited use of both heritage and modern trams plus Blackpool Transport buses. Heritage Trams stop only at the specially marked Heritage Tram Stops at Pleasure Beach, North Pier/Tower, Cabin, Bispham*, Cleveleys* and Fleetwood Ferry* (*special event days only). Blackpool has the oldest electric street tramway in the world with records dating back to 1884 when track plans were produced for an electric tramway that would connect North and South Shore. Blackpool Corporation paid for and maintained the infrastructure, whilst the Blackpool Electric Tramway Company, formed in January 1885 provided the electrical equipment, depot and tramcars. The tramway opened on the 29th September 1885. After the second world war, there was gradual consolidation and by 1962, the trams were confined to the 11 mile route from Starr Gate to Fleetwood which still operates today. The bus services expanded along with the town throughout the sixties, seventies and eighties. Since bus deregulation in 1986, the trams and buses have been operated by Blackpool Transport Services Ltd, a Blackpool Council Company. While the trams themselves are owned and run by Blackpool Transport, the tramway infrastructure is currently owned by Blackpool Council and leased to the Company, which pays an annual track rental fee for the privilege.
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- acs1984Cockermouth, United Kingdom1,649 contributionsBusyWe use the trams regularly when visiting Blackpool, it is so easy to do. I have the transport app downloaded on my phone and I buy a weekly ticket. The trams run on time the majority of the time, maybe not as frequently as they used to but its still a regular service. The only thing I found problematic was at peak time, the trams were packed, standing room only. On occasion they didn't even stop. There are trams sat at the depot that could be brought out for extra services but I imagine they just don't have the staff to do this. Any staff encountered were always friendly and helpful even though they were extremely busy. They always made a fuss our out daughter, printing out tickets for her even though we didn't have to pay for her. Made her feel really special!Visited October 2022Written April 7, 2023
- cutiepie19Manchester, United Kingdom264 contributionsBring 24hr pass back!!!!We love using the trams to get around whilst visiting. However, we were disappointed to find that the fares have now changed. The 24hr pass has now changed to 1 day finishing the same day! Come on!! Getting the tram from Fleetwood into Blackpool costing £6 each but cannot use it the next morning! Disappointed in this as we have a car but love sitting back and enjoying the costal views. From now on it will be cheaper to drive and park on a side street. Shame.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 8, 2023
- JohnUKLondon, United Kingdom1,032 contributionsA must doA great way to travel up and down the promenade. Value at £6 for a day ticket. Conductors all very friendly and helpful. I only gave it 4 instead of 5 because in the mornings all trams going south from our hotel on the North Beach were full up.Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 11, 2023
- lightupukWellingborough, United Kingdom20 contributionsService with a smileWhat a great asset to have in Blackpool. We can't say how impressed and how much we appreciated the friendly staff. Every single one helped us with our little one. With a smile and a laugh always welcome. However it would have been 5 stars if more trams on circuit as did get very busy or full sometimes.Visited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten June 30, 2023
- Aparajita RoyUnited Kingdom344 contributionsLiked it. Helpful staffOnly 6 pounds and you can travel by the tram as many times as you want in a day. The tram staff were very helpful and friendly. I was travelling in a very busy period and the tram was crowded. Did not get to sit on my way back. But otherwise clean and nice .Visited September 2023Traveled soloWritten September 7, 2023
- wandering aroundUnited Kingdom20 contributionsTram serviceReliable tram service. We paid £17 each for a three day pass- it was definitely worth it as we used the tram several times a day! Staff were friendly and full of personality, even late at night. Trams could have a little more seating areas, as they get full up very easily.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 12, 2023
- Mrs SDoncaster, United Kingdom34 contributionsNo1 staffService was great . And the day tickets are very reasonably priced. But the highlight was the staff. They were fantastic very helpful and friendly. Especially one guy in particular who was the life and soul of the journey not just for us but everyone. You don't find anything like this in our modern times .Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 18, 2023
- Shelley B1 contributionA pleasant journey through the illuminations.We booked the illuminations tram tour, as it was my sister's 50th Birthday. We really enjoyed it. You book in advance and choose which tram you want to go on. (We picked the boat.) You board it across from the pleasure Beach and it takes about an hour to do the tour to Bispham and back. The guide was very knowledgeable about attractions on route, and of course the history of the trams. It is well worth the money.Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 2, 2023
- Alan AChesterfield, United Kingdom1,709 contributionsTravel in style.£6 buys you an all day rider. Good value for money. Comfortable seats & helpful staff accommodate all your needs. We used the day riders whilst on holiday & it is the only way to make the most of your time & the wonderful coastline from Stargate to Fleetwood. Special mention to the conductors who treat all passengers like royalty. Thank you.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 19, 2023
- ian mBangor, United Kingdom61 contributionsA very useful service for the promenadeAs the promenade in Blackpool is very long the tram is very useful as it saves walking. The trams run regularly every 15 minutes and I found the trams to be on time. The trams were often crowded. The day ticket I could buy on my phone was useful as it gave unlimited travel for a day. A cricitism I have is that there was a lack of stop buttons on the trams which you must press before the stop you want to get off and it can be difficult to reach a button when a tram is crowded. I had to ask other people close to a stop button to press it .Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten November 2, 2023
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Bradford, UK65 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Visited Blackpool with friends for the Air Show, arrived Friday and booked into our hotel, catching the tram outside the hotel we bought the 3day ticket as it is fantastic value for money. Things started to go wrong again on Saturday dinner time as we returned from Fleetwood where we had spent the morning shopping. The tram became packed as we approached Clevleys and by the time we had left Clevleys the tram was packed, this is where Things go wrong, many people travel free because the conductor cannot get to collect fares but so much of a safety issue if the driver does an emergency stop many young children and elderly passengers are going to fall like a pack of cards. My question is how on earth can Blackpools so called premier transport system put so many people at risk of serious injury or worse. The driver has the ability from the cab to lock the doors at each end of the carriage leaving the two middle doors operating, put the two conductors that the trams should be carrying at known busy times at each door to control passengers on and off the tram,this happens time after time as soon as a large event meaning many extra people for the tram system the whole thing falls apart. I can only conclude as I have put in previous reviews that profit comes over passengers safety or Blackpool transport aren't bothered about there staff or passengers or those on high don't learn from there mistakes and are grossly incompetent.
Written August 15, 2022
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Tracy P
Southport, UK47 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Myself & my 7yr ASD som travelled on the trams today. My son is obsessed!!!
Trams where not overcrowded & where constantly monitored to ensure ensuring they didn’t get over crowded. I’d say 90% of people had masks on. Only downside is they where only every 20mins, so if you couldn’t get on it was long wait with children, going back to a 15min service or even 10min would be much better.
The trams where clean & staff friendly as always.
Trams where not overcrowded & where constantly monitored to ensure ensuring they didn’t get over crowded. I’d say 90% of people had masks on. Only downside is they where only every 20mins, so if you couldn’t get on it was long wait with children, going back to a 15min service or even 10min would be much better.
The trams where clean & staff friendly as always.
Written August 1, 2020
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Blueaerodynamique
Stoke-on-Trent, UK1,183 contributions
Sep 2021
In previous years, our visits to see the lights were marred by difficulties parking in the evenings in Blackpool. As my husband is a wheelchair user, parking fairly close to the centre was important. This time we had a hotel on the front in Bispham and we just left the car at the hotel. All we had to do was cross the road to the tram stop and we never had long to wait until a tram arrived.
Our visit was on a Monday and Tuesday and three day passes were £11.50 each, such good value as we could get on and off as often as we wanted.
I'm always a little nervous using unfamiliar transport options with my husbands wheelchair. It is a powered one but normal wheelchair size. There are size restrictions on the trams so if you have a large scooter type chair then I would advise going on to the website and checking that yours will be acceptable.
All the conductors were super helpful in getting my husband onto the tram. Getting off at the right stop was easy as the next stop was announced inside the tram. When we saw the queues of cars trying to drive the promenade in the evening, we knew that the tram was the way to go. It is so easy.
Our visit was on a Monday and Tuesday and three day passes were £11.50 each, such good value as we could get on and off as often as we wanted.
I'm always a little nervous using unfamiliar transport options with my husbands wheelchair. It is a powered one but normal wheelchair size. There are size restrictions on the trams so if you have a large scooter type chair then I would advise going on to the website and checking that yours will be acceptable.
All the conductors were super helpful in getting my husband onto the tram. Getting off at the right stop was easy as the next stop was announced inside the tram. When we saw the queues of cars trying to drive the promenade in the evening, we knew that the tram was the way to go. It is so easy.
Written September 20, 2021
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Lana
32 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
My review is in regards to the Fish & Chips Tour.
We were looking forward to this trip so much.
However, Once we stepped foot onto the tram we had the worst experience ever. We were offered drinks but they had sold out of NON fizzy drinks so our option was water or fizz. I dont drink fizz as i dont like it and neither do my kids. Shame as we paid the same price as everyone els!
We were crammed into one place and could not even turn around! At this point we wondered how we would have room to eat our chips.
We finally had enough as the tram filled to the top with people! Seemed to me like the team were trying to get as much money out of this as possible! they did not care about the safety of their customers! With Covid on the rise AGAIN we opted out of the tram before it even left the station!
I was told i would have a refund by one of the staff inside the tram however Gary outside told me i was not entitled to a Refund!!
Funnily enough we have been sent a gift card of £25.00. We certainly wont be going!!
So be warned. If you dont mind being crammed into one place and catching Covid - take the trip..
We were looking forward to this trip so much.
However, Once we stepped foot onto the tram we had the worst experience ever. We were offered drinks but they had sold out of NON fizzy drinks so our option was water or fizz. I dont drink fizz as i dont like it and neither do my kids. Shame as we paid the same price as everyone els!
We were crammed into one place and could not even turn around! At this point we wondered how we would have room to eat our chips.
We finally had enough as the tram filled to the top with people! Seemed to me like the team were trying to get as much money out of this as possible! they did not care about the safety of their customers! With Covid on the rise AGAIN we opted out of the tram before it even left the station!
I was told i would have a refund by one of the staff inside the tram however Gary outside told me i was not entitled to a Refund!!
Funnily enough we have been sent a gift card of £25.00. We certainly wont be going!!
So be warned. If you dont mind being crammed into one place and catching Covid - take the trip..
Written September 15, 2021
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Kelly C
61 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
We downloaded the app and purchased the 72 hour tickets giving access to both trams and buses. Great value for money and the app was excellent showing next departures from each stop.
The trams were very busy but it was illuminations switch on weekend so probably to be expected.
The trams were very busy but it was illuminations switch on weekend so probably to be expected.
Written September 7, 2020
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Gillian P
Wishaw, UK2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Visited Blackpool for a week from 10-17 August. Understandably Blackpool is not fully "up & running" due to covid. The trams were only running every 20 minutes as opposed to 10 which meant most of the time they were running full. We tried to get on a tram to go to Cleveleys and it was the 3rd tram before we could get on. The closest stop to where we were staying was Manchester Square and on a few occasions we got the tram south to cross over to get the tram to go north as we had more chance of getting on. We were on a tram one day and there was no social distancing whatsoever. People sitting in seats which were taped off. Please get back to running your regular service of every 10 minutes for everyone's safety. I understand everyone is trying their best in these unprecedented times and any other time we have been in Blackpool the transport service is second to none. Keep up the good work guys but please more trams are definitely needed.
Written August 23, 2020
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karen Stratford
3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
my granddaughter loved a tram ride. you can buy a 24hr family ticket for £12 which is handy if its raining and you dont want a stroll and 3 day for £32. we used it a lot. Staff friendly and answer any questions.
Written August 27, 2020
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Matt4666
Pentewan, UK148 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We used the tram in Blackpool, because the traffic up and down the promenade was just heavy most of the time.
With our daughter in a wheel chair we thought oh no this is going to a troublesome experience, but forma change it wasn't.
The staff on board the tram were brilliant and helped us get the wheelchair on and off the tram.
Get a wheelchair on and off the tram was a joy the platform was dead level with the tram doors so no need tilt the wheelchair up to get on and off. It is so good our daughter was even able to wheel herself on and off unassisted.
With our daughter in a wheel chair we thought oh no this is going to a troublesome experience, but forma change it wasn't.
The staff on board the tram were brilliant and helped us get the wheelchair on and off the tram.
Get a wheelchair on and off the tram was a joy the platform was dead level with the tram doors so no need tilt the wheelchair up to get on and off. It is so good our daughter was even able to wheel herself on and off unassisted.
Written August 10, 2020
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Cally-anne C
Worcestershire, UK14 contributions
May 2021
The trams run every 12 mins which is brilliant , loads of people & trams was full . If you got on one it was standing room only , there should have had more carriages for the high demand . It took 3 attempts to get on a tram .Only a few people was wearing masks , & where signs saying keeping your distance people still sat by people who they did not know . It was Blackpool madness .
Written June 9, 2021
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Tracy W
Prestwick, UK13 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
The trams were coming along to the stops saying tram Full. It stopped to let people off and loads more piled on. My husband got off his seat to allow an elderly lady to sit the tram continues to stop more people piled on resulting in my husband being squashed up against the door with one man literally right up against him. The man in question was sweating and only had his mask covering his mouth not his nose. The tram was so packed the conductor had to physically touch people to squeeze past. Absolutely no social distancing whatsoever the seats that were taped off people sat in them anyway and people pulling their masks down to talk to their friends. Not a great experience at all.
Written September 17, 2020
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Can I use a manchester concessionary bus pass on Blackpool trams
Michael W
Sunderland, UK33 contributions
No
Cantallbebloodytaken
Biddulph, UK11 contributions
My partner and myself come from Staffordshire, are we able to use our free over 60 bus pass on Blackpool trams or get the fare cheaper?
Stuart H
Banbury, UK64 contributions
Obviously, you would be best advised to address your question directly to Blackpool Buses (who also the trams) if the answer cannot be found upon their own website and its FAQ's. I can only guess that the answer is likely to be a "no" if you are resident outside of the town or county. Good luck with this anyway!
My husband is hiring a scooter while in blkpool can he take it on the trams plz
Lynjun40
Luton, UK39 contributions
Rules for both Scooters/Bikes
Please note unfolded bikes and scooters cannot be carried on trams or buses due to the difficulty of stowing them safely on our vehicles.
Fold up bikes and scooters can be carried as long as they are folded, in a case and can be stowed safely. They will then be constituted as an item of luggage.
Do you mean a mobility scooter? If so, rules are different, would suggest you check the website for guidance - it is easier to see, than me try to explain and get it not quite right! Go on to the website blackpool transport and into the accessibility information section. Sorry - won't allow me to give the full website link on here.
NORMA F
South Shields, UK99 contributions
Visiting Blackpool in August can I book 3 adult tickets then for illumination tours for our next visit in October
Kevin laye
31 contributions
Yes ... you can book online.... google Heritage trams Blackpool,,,
Do you need to book the trays atm or can you just get on and pay?
Gary W
Grimsby, UK58 contributions
just get on and pay, cash only.
Jas
Lincolnshire, UK53 contributions
If I wanted to head in the direction from Blackpool Tower to Blackpool Pleasure Beach, can you catch any tram that says “Starr gate” on it? And do the trams stop at every stop en route?
Cal
Bangkok, Thailand12 contributions
Yes. The Starr Gate tram will take you to the pleasure beach.
Can l use my old age bus pass l live in Glasgow and would like to use in Blackpool
1901andy
Carlisle, UK43 contributions
Unfortunately not only on the buses if its a English pass. Scottish passes are only valid to the border but day tickets are cheap
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- Blackpool Tramway is open:
- Sun - Sat 5:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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