Blackpool North Railway Station

What are the facilities at Blackpool North railway station?

The Blackpool North railway station has different amenities and facilities that can make travelling a lot easier. There are payphones, trolleys and accessible toilets. It even has a baby changing station to make life a bit more convenient for families travelling with little ones. The station offers indoor seating for you to relax before your train arrives.

The Blackpool North railway station is also accessible for persons with disabilities. Wheelchairs are available in the area. Professional staff can assist you with your needs 24/7. There are accessible ticket machines that accept cash and cards. More importantly, the station has step-free access for travellers on wheelchairs or those with prams or pushchairs. It even has a ramp from the platform to the train itself.

Where to eat in and around Blackpool North railway station?

Inside the Blackpool North railway station, you can drop by Pumpkin Café for some snacks and beverages before your trip. The Station Café is quite close to the main entrance, serves a wide range of hearty meals, desserts, and good coffee.

There are plenty of other restaurants within walking distance of the railway station. Hungarian’s Restaurant serves contemporary English and Hungarian dishes. Mr Basrai’s World Cuisines, where the buffet is filled with delicacies from around the globe, including European, Asian, and Mexican delights. This family-run eatery has an open kitchen, allowing guests to see how all the meals are cooked and prepared.

Good to know about Blackpool North railway station

Bus lines 42, 61, and 9 have stops near the Blackpool North railway station. If you’re taking a bus from Lancaster, you’ll reach Blackpool North in about 94 minutes. The Riversway Docklands at Preston is 73 minutes away by bus, while Blackburn is 137 minutes away.

The closest bus stops are at Dickson Road and Talbot Road at Blackpool Town Centre. From these bus stops, you can reach the train station on foot in about 4 minutes. There are bus stops at Buchanan Street and Central Library. These, too, are just a short walk from the station.

If you’re driving, you can drop your vehicle off at the station’s 30-space car park. It has 2 spaces reserved for persons with disabilities. The station doesn’t have a taxi rank or cycle storage availability. It does, however, have adjoining bus connections, so travellers can easily get around the seaside town of Blackpool once they arrive.