Blackpool Buses and Trams

About Blackpool Transport

A local bus operator serving the Fylde Coast with a high frequency bus network linking Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Bispham, Fleetwood, Cleveleys & Poulton.

Our network is a cost-effective way of travelling around the Fylde Coast area, utilising high visibility buses and easy to follow timetables to make your journey easy and pleasurable. We also operate the world famous Blackpool tramway which runs for 11 miles along the coast.

You can now take any Blackpool Transport bus and pay with your contactless-enabled card or device for a fast, easy and secure boarding process. We accept both Apple and Google pay, so it doesn't matter if you're using your smart-watch, mobile or card. Read more about Contactless on our buses here.

Getting around Blackpool and the Fylde Coast couldn’t be easier with Blackpool Transport Services. We operate bus and tram services for local people and tourists all year round. With over 125 years experience in moving people around, our great transport network will ensure you get to enjoy everything Blackpool has to offer.

All our timetables, network maps and service updates can be found on the Blackpool Transport website. Plan the quickest journey to your destination, explore our range of tickets and see our latest news here.

Why not try one of our Blackpool1 Tickets to travel all over the Fylde Coast. Blackpool1 Tickets give unlimited travel on both buses and trams (see the full range in the Ticket section)  Sit back and let us take you there -  Blackpool Town Centre,  St Annes, Lytham, Freeport and Fleetwood, Bispham, Cleveleys and Poulton.

The Blackpool Tramway

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)

We also accept contactless payments on our trams, whether it’s a single trip or 30 day ticket you’re looking to pay for, our friendly conductors will be onboard to help. Just like our buses, both google and apple pay are accepted on our trams. Read more about contactless on our trams here.

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.

Bus service information

The Blackpool Transport individual timetables and networks maps are available online, you can view all our routes and their timetables here. If you need help with buying a ticket or getting around please contact our helpful staff via phone or email. Our team are available over the phone Monday – Friday from 11:00 – 15:00 daily. 

Use our journey planner when taking a new trip, combining both our bus, tram services and walking options to give you the quickest route to your destination.

Blackpool1 tickets

Our Blackpool1 tickets offer great value for money and give you the convenience and flexibility to travel across the tram (excluding heritage trams) and Blackpool Transport bus network at any time, on any day between the dates shown on your ticket making it easier than ever before to travel across Blackpool and the Fylde coast.

Opening Times

All Year

01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023

Ticket Pricing

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.