BLKUpdated May 3, 2023

Getting to and from Blackpool airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Blackpool airport (BLK), 4.8 km from Blackpool. See also the airport guide for general information.

Bus

Line 18 from Blackpool Transport (Tel +44 125 347 3001) travels to the town centre in about 25 minutes, stopping at Mereside Tesco, St. Georges School, Royal Oak, The Saddle, Devonshire Square and Cliffton Street. Operates Monday to Friday from 7:18 am to 6:06 pm, Saturday from 8:18 am to 6:18 pm and Sunday from 10:18 am to 4:18 pm. Fare: £2.00.

Train

5 minutes from the airport is Squires Gate station, with Northern trains (Tel +44 800 200 6060) to Blackpool South, Preston, Blackburn, Rose Grove, Manchester Victoria and Colne.

Taxi

Taxi ranks are located directly outside the terminal and vehicles are available from Blacktax (Tel +44 125 359 6596), Fylde Executive Cars (Tel +44 177 263 2020) and Kirkham Macs Taxis (Tel +44 177 268 3003). The journey to the city centre takes 5-10 minutes, with a fare of £9.00-12.00.

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Tips for getting to and from BLK

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Blackpool airport is 4.8 km from Blackpool. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at BLK.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at BLK.
  5. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near BLK.
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