Blackpool South station is the terminus of the South Fylde line. The station opened on 30th May 1903 as Waterloo Road station and was renamed as Blackpool South on 17th March 1932. Originally the station was a junction with the express Marton Line that came into the resort directly from Kirkham. There were four platforms and the line continued north to Blackpool Central station. There were extensive sidings to accommodate the many excursion trains which came every summer to Blackpool.

In 1964 this part of the line closed and the station became a terminus and the Marton Line closed to regular traffic in 1965; its track bed is now Yeadon Way and the M55 motorway. The station is a short walk from the promenade and Golden Mile  and is also close to Bloomfield Road, home of Blackpool Football Club.

Some ideas for places to visit and things to do in Blackpool:

At Sandcastle Waterpark there’s plenty of fun for kids young and old, all in a constantly balmy temperature! Thrill seekers can enjoy the world’s first indoor vertical dropslide – The Sidewinder, or dare to ride the Masterblaster – the world’s longest indoor waterslide. Click HERE for details about the Sandcastle Waterpark.

Sandcastle Waterpark is situated on South Beach, in between South Pier and Pleasure Beach Resort.

Be sure to take a ride on Carnesky’s Ghost Train – a bewitching ride through haunted borders, featuring live performers, burlesque starlets, eerie rooms of vintage ephemera and spooky illusions. Situated on the Promenade opposite South Pier and The Sandcastle Waterpark. Click HERE for details of the ghost train.

If you need to get around then climb aboard one of Blackpool’s wonderful trams. The Blackpool Tramway is undergoing a complete refurbishment which is due to be completed by Easter 2012 and includes ultra-modern trams to improve journey times and the accessibility of the tramway, which opened in 1885, for all passengers. The wonderful heritage trams will run alongside the new vehicles in the future – ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed for generations. Tram stops are located at regular intervals along the Promenade. More information about the Tramway can be found by clicking HERE.

Or you can hop on a green machine. Blackpool now has a fleet of bikes available to hire from special hubs across the resort, as well as a series of high profile cycle events throughout the year, including cycle festivals, elite races and night rides. Don’t miss the chance to watch some of the world’s top cyclists and the chance to get involved too!

Hourbike hubs are located at main attractions around the resort, including South Pier, Pleasure Beach. Blackpool Zoo and Stanley Park. Click HERE for more details of this exciting new venture.

Central Blackpool can offer many more places to visit including:

Stunning architecture abounds in the jaw-dropping Tower Ballroom, where you can also enjoy afternoon tea, and at the glorious Grand Theatre, designed by renowned theatre architect Frank Matcham in the 19th century and widely regarded as his masterpiece. Both run heritage tours so you can really experience the beauty of the buildings. Click HERE for more details.

Away from the front, Stanley Park is a masterpiece of landscape design and historical splendour. Enjoy Sunday concerts at the bandstand, a float on a boat on the lake, or simply admire the wonderful flora and fauna in the spot that’s been voted Blackpool’s favourite location. Click HERE for more information about this quiet haven.

The Tourist Information Centre is located at 1 Clifton Street, Blackpool. Just across the Promenade from North Pier, next to the Town Hall Building.

Address

Blackpool South Station
Waterloo Road
South Promenade
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY4 2FA

Grid Reference

SD 310340 – for a map visit www.streetmap.co.uk and enter the grid reference.

Operator

Northern Rail Ltd.

Timetable

Colne to Preston and Blackpool South

Train Tracker

Get up-to-the-minute train running information to your mobile phone. Text BPS to 84950 for next few departures for your chosen station. More information on Train Tracker can be found by clicking here.

Live Departures

To get live arrivals and departures for your station click here.

Facilities

• Unmanned station
• Hourly service to Preston & Colne
• Waiting shelter
• Additional seating on platform
• Long Line Public Address

To see National Rail’s new station facilities page for this station click here.

Other Information

• Bus stops close to the station – click here for bus timetables
• Rail User Group – Blackpool and Fylde Rail Users Association
• Friends of Station – BAFRUA (see link above)
• Blackpool Football Club is about a 10 minute walk from the station - click here for more information

Weather for this station

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