By Car
From the North: From Scotland and the North of England, join the M6 (starts at Carlisle). Travel south until you reach Junction 32 - signposted M55 for Blackpool.
From the South: From London and the South East join the M1 and travel north to Birmingham.
From Wales, Bristol and the South West, take the M5 and travel North to Birmingham. Join the M6 (starts at Birmingham) and travel north until you reach Junction 32 - signposted M55 for Blackpool.
Car parking: Blackpool has many car parks within easy reach of town centre with a capacity of 10,405 cars. A new link road from the M55 will take you right into the centre of town to the Central Car Park.
By Train - Visit National Rail
Blackpool has two main railway stations (Blackpool North and South). Trains are available to and from all major British destinations. Contact British Railways General Enquiries for more information.
British Rail Blackpool Enquiries:
Telephone: 01253-259439. Open weekdays (Mon. to Sat.) 07:00 to 22:00. Sundays 08:00 to 22:00.
British Rail General Enquiries (24 hours): Telephone: 0161-832- 8353.
By Air - Visit Blackpool Airport Website
Blackpool has a small airport that accepts commercial flights from the Isle of Man, Belfast and Dublin.. The nearest major international airport is Manchester which is approximately 30 miles away from Blackpool.
Blackpool Airport General Enquiries: Telephone: 01253-343434Manchester Airport General Enquiries: Telephone: 0161-489- 3000 |