Getting to Bloomfield Road

Rail, Underground & tram

Blackpool South is the nearest railway station to Bloomfield Road, so use it if the hourly Preston service fits your journey. Allow roughly 15–20 minutes to reach the away entrance rather than relying on the straight-line distance shown on maps.

Blackpool North is the better-connected choice for most longer journeys, with a wider choice of trains. From there, allow around 25–35 minutes to walk towards Seasiders Way, or use a town-centre bus or tram and finish on foot. Check the return timetable before an evening fixture, especially if you need to change at Preston.

Nearest rail station

Blackpool South — Preston branch; commonly hourly, with Sunday reductions and disruptions possible

Best-connected station

Blackpool North — more frequent and wider regional/intercity links

Walk — Blackpool South

Allow about 15–20 minutes to the away entrance; published station-to-ground estimates vary

Walk — Blackpool North

Visiting-club guide quotes about 25 minutes to the ground; allow more if slow or finding away turnstiles

Sunday train service

Northern currently describes some Sunday Blackpool South–Preston periods as two-hourly; check your exact date

Blackpool South step-free access

Category A; 40-metre access ramp from Waterloo Road or short ramp from car park

Blackpool North step-free access

Category A; level access from concourse to platforms, with ramp approaches to building

Station to ground & away entrance

Use the East Stand entrances shown on your away ticket. Turnstiles 18–21 are at the south-east corner near the stadium hotel on Bloomfield Road, while 22–25 are at the north-east corner. The allocation can vary, so do not assume you can enter at either set.

From Blackpool South, leave towards Waterloo Road, head towards Lytham Road and continue north to Bloomfield Road. From Blackpool North or the town centre, follow the football-ground signs towards Seasiders Way. Allow extra time to reach your particular turnstile, as the stadium's postcode takes you to the ground rather than the correct entrance.

Visiting stand

East Stand; fixture allocations may also include adjoining south-east area

Away turnstiles — south-east

18–21 near Blackpool FC Stadium Hotel on Bloomfield Road

Away turnstiles — north-east

22–25 at the north-east East Stand corner

Turnstile choice

Use the turnstile printed on your own match ticket

Turnstile opening

Plymouth visiting-fan guidance stated 90 minutes before its February 2026 fixture; reconfirm for your fixture

Away collections

Past visiting-club guidance placed an away ticket booth near the south-east corner; current fixture arrangements may differ

Buses & local travel

For a matchday trip from central Blackpool, the new Seasider Specials offer a useful alternative to walking. Blackpool Transport runs them between Market Street and Rigby Road from two hours before league kick-off until an hour after full-time, with buses expected every 15 minutes. Normal fares apply and selected cup fixtures may differ.

You can also use regular buses serving the stadium area, but check the stop and route on the day. The promenade tramway is useful from Blackpool North and the seafront: alight at Manchester Square or St Chad’s Road and walk inland towards Bloomfield Road. There is no tram stop at the away turnstiles.

Overnight resurfacing has caused diversions to several bus services since September 2026. Check the operator's live notices before an evening game or if you need an onward connection.

Matchday bus — Seasider Specials

Market Street to Rigby Road; announced for league matches from 12 September 2026

Seasider Specials timing

Operator advertises every 15 minutes from 2 hours before kick-off to 1 hour after final whistle

Seasider Specials fares

Usual Blackpool Transport fares; not stated to be free with match ticket

Other local buses

Visiting-club guide lists 5, 6, 7, 11 and 68; check live route and stop

Tram stops — stadium

Manchester Square and St Chad’s Road on the Promenade, then walk inland

Tram frequency

Blackpool Transport currently advertises trams from every 15 minutes on main line; North Station services from every 30 minutes

Evening diversions

Blackpool Transport reports resurfacing diversions affecting several buses between 19:00 and 05:00 from 8 September 2026 onwards

Illuminations warning

Seasonal event-day diversions may apply; check operator notices for the relevant date

Accessible journeys

Contact Blackpool FC's disability liaison officer before the match if you need accessible away seating, an allocated stadium space or a suitable drop-off. Stadium parking is limited and requires advance discussion; do not rely on finding an accessible bay beside your entrance on arrival.

Bloomfield Road and Lonsdale Road council car parks advertise Blue Badge bays with a three-hour free concession when the badge and arrival clock are displayed. A typical football visit can exceed three hours, so check payment rules for the longer stay. Blackpool South and Blackpool North stations both have step-free platform access, but confirm train boarding assistance and the onward pavements separately.

Disabled supporter contact

Graham Moon, Blackpool FC Disability Liaison Officer: 07894 729367; dlo@blackpoolfc.co.uk

Stadium accessible parking

Limited match-by-match club booking; contact club before travel

Bloomfield Road council Blue Badge spaces

25

Lonsdale Road council Blue Badge spaces

18

Blue Badge free concession

Council advertises 3 hours free on displayed badge plus correctly set clock; typical match visit can exceed concession

Blackpool South platform access

Category A; 40-metre ramp from Waterloo Road or short ramp from car park

Blackpool North platform access

Category A; ramps from surrounding roads and level concourse-to-platform access

Accessible toilets

Level Playing Field lists seven accessible toilets around the ground

After the match

Expect slow movement around Seasiders Way when supporters leave together, particularly after a busy Saturday match. If you parked beside the stadium, allow time to walk back and get out rather than assuming the short distance means a quick drive. South car park is a useful signed alternative, but it is not a guaranteed faster exit.

For public transport, check the return train from Blackpool South before kick-off because services are less frequent. The Seasider Specials operate for only an hour after league matches, and temporary roadworks can alter other buses. If you're leaving by rail from Blackpool North, leave enough time for the onward walk or connection rather than rushing to a booked train.

After the match — stadium car park

Allow extra time for pedestrian and vehicle flow around Seasiders Way; no verified fixed queue or exit time

After the match — South car park

Signed, 24-hour paid alternative; shorter or faster exit than the closest car parks not confirmed

After the match — matchday bus

Seasider Specials announced for one hour after final whistle on league matchdays

After the match — Blackpool South rail

Check Preston-line return before kick-off; less frequent departures and Sunday alterations can affect connections

After the match — evening diversions

Blackpool Transport reports 19:00–05:00 roadworks-related bus diversions affecting some services