Blackpool Pleasure Beach station
Burlington Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 1NY
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Station can be found on Burlington Road in Blackpool as shown on the map, and is operated by Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the heart of the famous Blackpool attractions, Blackpool Pleasure Beach train station makes for a perfect starting point or brief stopover on your rail journey. Whether you’re planning a day out at the amusement park or gearing up for a scenic ride along the Lancashire coast, this station offers convenience and access to some of the best attractions in Blackpool. Aimed at travelers of all stripes—be they families, thrill-seekers, or business travelers—the station combines essential amenities with nearby transport links to make your journey as smooth as possible.
While Blackpool Pleasure Beach station does not have a ticket office, travelers will find a ticket machine available for collecting tickets, including accessible ticket options. Smartcards can be issued here; however, be advised that there are no smartcard validators. Accessibility is thoughtfully integrated throughout the station with step-free access available, although tactile paving is absent. If assistance is required, passengers can call the helpline for help, or seek aid from conductors who are present on all trains.
The station is categorized as a Category B station with level access options from both Carlyle Avenue and a 200-meter ramp footbridge linking Ventnor Road to Carlyle Avenue. There are seating areas available, yet no waiting room, accessible toilets, shops, or refreshments on site. For cyclists, 16 standing spaces are available with a CCTV monitored area, making bicycle storage convenient and secure.
With its strategic location, Blackpool Pleasure Beach station makes onward travel effortless. Rail replacement services operate near the station at Burlington Road West, and taxis can be booked via services such as Cab4You. For buses, links and a printable guide are also available online, offering flexible journey planning. For those wishing to explore further, the nearest tram stop is only half a mile away.
This station not only acts as a gateway to the scenic coastal town of Blackpool but also connects travelers to other major cities. Catch convenient trains from Blackpool Pleasure Beach to Preston for a cultural jaunt or head to Manchester Piccadilly for bustling city vibes. Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, and Leeds are also accessible, making it easy to plan a full itinerary with Blackpool as your starting point.
If you're up for an international journey, options include traveling to Edinburgh or Glasgow Central. For those looking to stay closer to the station, there are trips to the picturesque towns of Lytham and St Annes-On-The-Sea.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach station is not just a functional stop—it's part of the experience. Its strategic position near both leisure and urban attractions make it an attractive choice for a wide array of travelers. While it may lack some amenities such as Wi-Fi, ATMs, and refreshment facilities, its accessibility features and nearby onward transport links ensure a seamless travel experience. Whether you're beginning your journey or returning home, purchasing train tickets has never been more straightforward, setting you on your way to countless destinations.
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Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
Ticket machines | Yes |
Collect tickets bought online | No |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Smartcards | |
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes |
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060 | ||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||
Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Blackpool Pleasure Beach | ||
Customer help points | No | ||
Customer services notes | 08002006060 | ||
Luggage storage | No | ||
Lost property |
None | ||
CCTV at the station | No |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Level access from Carlyle Avenue and 200 metre ramp footbridge links Ventnor Road to Carlyle Avenue near station entrance. To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here |
Ticket barriers and gates | No |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes |
Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
Seating area | Yes |
Wheelchairs available | No |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
Accessible spaces | None |
Accessible car park equipment | No |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | There is no staff help available at Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | No |
Helpline | Assistance is provided by the conductor at this station, please wait on the platform for the train to arrive. We can also provide help when you travel, even if it has not been booked in advance. You can turn up at this station if it is accessible to you and request assistance onto a train from a member of staff directly, or by using a help point. Boarding ramps are carried on all of our trains. We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
Toilets | No |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Blackpool Pleasure Beach |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 16 Within Car Park |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | No |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | Available Not available at this station. |
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Burlington Road West (Outside the Henson Hotel towards Preston) & (Outside the Big Blue Hotel towards Blackpool South) approximately 120 yards from the station. |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
Nearest tram stop half a mile |
Available Not available at this station. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Preston | Northern | 23:20 | 1 | 23:22 |
from Blackpool South | Northern | 23:29 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Blackpool South | Northern | 23:20 | 1 | 23:22 |
to Preston | Northern | 23:29 | 1 | On time |