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Things to Do

The Blackpool Tower
In the heart of Blackpool lies its Historic and stunning tower. Not only is it a sight to behold but 4 action-packed attractions lie inside.
South Pier
South Pier is a fantastic day out for those of all ages.
Central Pier
With its array of attractions, amusements, shows and shopping, Central Pier is at the heart of the Blackpool coastline.
North Pier
North Pier is Blackpool’s Heritage Pier and is home to an exciting range of shows for everyone
Pleasure Beach Resort
Blackpool Pleasure Beach's white knuckle rides, Nickelodeon Land and the famous Big One. This theme park has it all.
Blackpool Zoo
With 1000's animals including Lions, Giraffes, Monkeys, elephants and everything in-between. There is plenty to do and see at Blackpool Zoo
Sandcastle Waterpark
Over 18 slides and attractions including water slides, fun pools, wave machine, water chutes, burger bars, snack bars, and more!
Sea Life Blackpool
From the shoreline to the depths of the ocean there is a whole underwater world to discover!

Bus Service Update

Affected routes:
1
2
3
4
5
5A
5B
5C
6
7
8
10
11
14
18

Today 04:58

Tram Service Update

Affected routes:
Tram

Today 04:51

Illuminations Diversions - Half Term

Affected routes:
3
4
5
5C
6
7
8
10
11
14

23rd - 31st Oct 2026

Roadworks - Closure of Fairfax Ave and Ashfield House

Affected routes:
8
18

30th Sep 2026 onwards

London Street Tram Stop

Affected routes:
Tram

Affected stops:
London Street

12th Sep 2026 onwards

A popular family travel offer that encourages people to leave their cars at home has earned Blackpool Transport industry recognition

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8

The service 8 has disruptions

Cleveleys to Blackpool Town Centre

via Blackpool & The Fylde College & Bispham

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Illuminations Diversions - Half Term
  
  23rd - 31st Oct 2026
  
  Due to increased visitor numbers expected during Lightpool and the half term holidays, bus services will operate on their Illuminations diversion routes from 6:30pm each evening, from Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October.
  
  On Fridays and Saturdays (23, 24, 30 and 31 October), the usual Illumination diversions will continue to apply.
  
  During these times, buses will also use their alternative stopping locations in Blackpool town centre.
  
  Please check your bus stop before travelling and plan your journey in advance.
  More information
- Roadworks - Closure of Fairfax Ave and Ashfield House
  
  30th Sep 2026 onwards
  
  Due to roadworks, we have had to close the stops Fairfax Avenue and Ashfield House. This will affect services 8 and 18, we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
3

The service 3 has disruptions

Mereside Tesco to Cleveleys Crescent

via Blackpool, Bispham & Blackpool and The Fylde College

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Illuminations Diversions - Half Term
  
  23rd - 31st Oct 2026
  
  Due to increased visitor numbers expected during Lightpool and the half term holidays, bus services will operate on their Illuminations diversion routes from 6:30pm each evening, from Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October.
  
  On Fridays and Saturdays (23, 24, 30 and 31 October), the usual Illumination diversions will continue to apply.
  
  During these times, buses will also use their alternative stopping locations in Blackpool town centre.
  
  Please check your bus stop before travelling and plan your journey in advance.
  More information
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
11

The service 11 has disruptions

Lytham to Blackpool Town Centre

via St Annes

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Illuminations Diversions - Half Term
  
  23rd - 31st Oct 2026
  
  Due to increased visitor numbers expected during Lightpool and the half term holidays, bus services will operate on their Illuminations diversion routes from 6:30pm each evening, from Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October.
  
  On Fridays and Saturdays (23, 24, 30 and 31 October), the usual Illumination diversions will continue to apply.
  
  During these times, buses will also use their alternative stopping locations in Blackpool town centre.
  
  Please check your bus stop before travelling and plan your journey in advance.
  More information
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
1

The service 1 has disruptions

Fleetwood Affinity Outlet to St Annes

via Cleveleys, Norbreck Hotel, Promenade & Piers

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
2

The service 2 has disruptions

Fleetwood Affinity Outlet to Blackpool Zoo

via Cala Gran, Cleveleys, Norbreck Hotel, Promenade & Piers

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
4

The service 4 has disruptions

Mereside Tesco - Cleveleys Park via Blackpool

via Whitegate Drive, Blackpool & Norbreck

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Illuminations Diversions - Half Term
  
  23rd - 31st Oct 2026
  
  Due to increased visitor numbers expected during Lightpool and the half term holidays, bus services will operate on their Illuminations diversion routes from 6:30pm each evening, from Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October.
  
  On Fridays and Saturdays (23, 24, 30 and 31 October), the usual Illumination diversions will continue to apply.
  
  During these times, buses will also use their alternative stopping locations in Blackpool town centre.
  
  Please check your bus stop before travelling and plan your journey in advance.
  More information
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
5

The service 5 has disruptions

Halfway House to Fleetwood Affinity via Blackpool Town Centre

via Victoria Hospital, Poulton, Thornton & Cleveleys

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Illuminations Diversions - Half Term
  
  23rd - 31st Oct 2026
  
  Due to increased visitor numbers expected during Lightpool and the half term holidays, bus services will operate on their Illuminations diversion routes from 6:30pm each evening, from Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October.
  
  On Fridays and Saturdays (23, 24, 30 and 31 October), the usual Illumination diversions will continue to apply.
  
  During these times, buses will also use their alternative stopping locations in Blackpool town centre.
  
  Please check your bus stop before travelling and plan your journey in advance.
  More information
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
5X

Poulton - Blackpool Town Centre via Victoria Hospital Outpatients

via Victoria Hospital Outpatients

Operated by Blackpool Transport
5A, 5B

The service 5A, 5B has disruptions

Enterprise Zone to Staining (5A) or Blackpool Zoo (5B) via Blackpool Town Centre

via St Annes Road & Victoria Hospital

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
5C

The service 5C has disruptions

Knott End to Blackpool Town Centre

via Blackpool Sixth & Poulton

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Illuminations Diversions - Half Term
  
  23rd - 31st Oct 2026
  
  Due to increased visitor numbers expected during Lightpool and the half term holidays, bus services will operate on their Illuminations diversion routes from 6:30pm each evening, from Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October.
  
  On Fridays and Saturdays (23, 24, 30 and 31 October), the usual Illumination diversions will continue to apply.
  
  During these times, buses will also use their alternative stopping locations in Blackpool town centre.
  
  Please check your bus stop before travelling and plan your journey in advance.
  More information
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
5d

Halfway House to Staining

Operated by Blackpool Transport
6

The service 6 has disruptions

Mereside to Grange Park via Blackpool Town Centre

via Layton

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Illuminations Diversions - Half Term
  
  23rd - 31st Oct 2026
  
  Due to increased visitor numbers expected during Lightpool and the half term holidays, bus services will operate on their Illuminations diversion routes from 6:30pm each evening, from Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October.
  
  On Fridays and Saturdays (23, 24, 30 and 31 October), the usual Illumination diversions will continue to apply.
  
  During these times, buses will also use their alternative stopping locations in Blackpool town centre.
  
  Please check your bus stop before travelling and plan your journey in advance.
  More information
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
7

The service 7 has disruptions

Cleveleys to Lytham via Blackpool Town Centre

via Bispham & St. Annes

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Illuminations Diversions - Half Term
  
  23rd - 31st Oct 2026
  
  Due to increased visitor numbers expected during Lightpool and the half term holidays, bus services will operate on their Illuminations diversion routes from 6:30pm each evening, from Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October.
  
  On Fridays and Saturdays (23, 24, 30 and 31 October), the usual Illumination diversions will continue to apply.
  
  During these times, buses will also use their alternative stopping locations in Blackpool town centre.
  
  Please check your bus stop before travelling and plan your journey in advance.
  More information
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
10

The service 10 has disruptions

Lytham Saltcotes to Blackpool Town Centre

via St Annes

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Illuminations Diversions - Half Term
  
  23rd - 31st Oct 2026
  
  Due to increased visitor numbers expected during Lightpool and the half term holidays, bus services will operate on their Illuminations diversion routes from 6:30pm each evening, from Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October.
  
  On Fridays and Saturdays (23, 24, 30 and 31 October), the usual Illumination diversions will continue to apply.
  
  During these times, buses will also use their alternative stopping locations in Blackpool town centre.
  
  Please check your bus stop before travelling and plan your journey in advance.
  More information
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
14

The service 14 has disruptions

Fleetwood Ferry to Blackpool Town Centre

via Thornton, Blackpool Sixth & Layton

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Illuminations Diversions - Half Term
  
  23rd - 31st Oct 2026
  
  Due to increased visitor numbers expected during Lightpool and the half term holidays, bus services will operate on their Illuminations diversion routes from 6:30pm each evening, from Sunday 25 October to Thursday 29 October.
  
  On Fridays and Saturdays (23, 24, 30 and 31 October), the usual Illumination diversions will continue to apply.
  
  During these times, buses will also use their alternative stopping locations in Blackpool town centre.
  
  Please check your bus stop before travelling and plan your journey in advance.
  More information
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
18

The service 18 has disruptions

Blackpool Town Centre to Poulton

via South Shore, Enterprise Zone, Marton, Mereside Tesco & Victoria Hospital

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- Roadworks - Closure of Fairfax Ave and Ashfield House
  
  30th Sep 2026 onwards
  
  Due to roadworks, we have had to close the stops Fairfax Avenue and Ashfield House. This will affect services 8 and 18, we apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.
- Bus Service Update
  
  Today 04:58
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume normal service on the Bus Network. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.
Tram

The service Tram has disruptions

Fleetwood to Starr Gate

via Promenade

Operated by Blackpool Transport
- London Street Tram Stop
  
  12th Sep 2026 onwards
  
  Due to the scaffolding works near the London Street Tram Stop in Fleetwood, the Northbound platform for services towards Fleetwood Ferry is currently not in use. Trams continue to run the full route through Fleetwood, so please use the Victoria Street or Fishermans Walk stops just a short walk away as an alternative.
  
  The London Street Stop Southbound platform for services towards Starr Gate is open as usual.
  
  We apologise for any inconvenience.
- Tram Service Update
  
  Today 04:51
  
  Due to a significant improvement in the weather we are able to resume a full service on the Tramway. Our teams will continue to monitor the weather conditions throughout the day. With the weather due to worsen this afternoon we will reassess conditions early afternoon and provide an update.

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