All of the current stops of Blackpool Tramway are listed here, as well as past stops.
Main service stops
The following is a list of stops with platforms currently served by Blackpool's Bombardier Flexity 2 fleet, from north to south: Stop Image Coordinates Stop Type NotesFleetwood FerryTerminus. Reserved track (paved). Single platform.The northern terminus of the tramway. The single platform is located at Bold Street, on a terminal loop of track. Provides a ferry interchange for the Wyre Estuary Ferry to Knott End. Most of the loop is on-street but the platform itself and a section at the Pharos Lighthouse are reserved. The loop is single-tracked aside from a double track alignment on Queen's Terrace.Victoria StreetOn-street. Side platforms.Nearest stop to Fleetwood Market. There is a crossover north of the platforms.London StreetOn-street. Side platforms.Fisherman's WalkReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Nearest stop to Fleetwood Freeport. The stop marks the end of the street-running section of track on Lord Street, Fleetwood. There is a crossover northeast of the platforms.Stanley RoadReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.Nearest stop to Highbury Stadium.Lindel RoadReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.Heathfield RoadReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.BroadwaterReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms. Staggered platforms.Rossall SquareReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.Rossall SchoolReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.Located at the school's entrance.Rossall BeachReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.Thornton GateReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.There is a middle track alignment and crossovers north of the platforms. There was previously a siding at this location.West DriveReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.CleveleysReserved track (paved). Side platforms.There is a crossover north of the platforms.Anchorsholme LaneReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.The first stop in the Blackpool district.Little BisphamReserved track (Paved/ballasted). Side platforms.The first stop on the Promenade in Blackpool. It has a station building with toilet facilities on the northbound platform. Some trams from Starr Gate terminate here during the summer and Blackpool Illuminations. There is a track loop north of the platforms, for northbound turnbacks only.Norbreck NorthReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.Re-opened in March 2016 after the stop was previously removed as part of the tramway upgrade.NorbreckReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.Located opposite the Norbreck Castle Hotel.Sandhurst AvenueReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.BisphamReserved track (paved/ballasted). Side platforms. Staggered platforms.Located opposite Red Bank Road, Bispham's high street. It has a station building with a cafe and toilet facilities on the northbound platform. There is a middle track alignment and crossovers north of the platforms.Cavendish RoadReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms. Lowther AvenueReserved track (ballasted). Side platforms.CabinReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Also known as Uncle Tom's Cabin. There is a crossover north of the platforms.Cliffs HotelReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Gynn SquareReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Wilton ParadeReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Pleasant StreetReserved track (paved). Side platforms.North StationTerminus. Reserved track (paved). Island platform.Terminus providing an interchange with national rail services at Blackpool North via a pedestrian underpass, situated on a reserved track segment on the former site of a homeware store. It is located near a scissors crossover, and is the first and only island platform on the network.
Opened 12 June 2024.North Pier NorthboundReserved track (paved). Side platforms. Staggered platforms.This stop's platforms are significantly staggered by approximately 200m. The northbound platform is at the Grand Metropole Hotel. This due to the tram link to North Station, as a junction for this extension exists between the two platforms.Talbot SquareReserved track (paved). Single platform.Eastbound-only stop in Talbot Square which allows passengers to alight for Blackpool Town Centre. It is situated on a reserved track segment at the beginning of the street track section on Talbot Road. It is one of 3 one-way Stops on the system.
Opened 12 June 2024 as part of the North Station extension.North Pier SouthboundThis stop's platforms are significantly staggered by approximately 200m. The southbound platform is nearer Blackpool Tower. There is a short siding for heritage trams and two crossovers at the southbound platform.TowerReserved track (paved). Side platforms.The stop is in reality located just south of Blackpool Tower. Nearest stop to Coral Island Amusement Complex. There is a crossover north of the platforms.Central PierReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Nearest stop to Madame Tussauds museum.Manchester SquareReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Located just north of a junction of on-street side track leading to Rigby Road depot, where Blackpool's heritage trams are housed and maintained. There is a siding north of the platforms.St Chad's RoadReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Nearest stop to Bloomfield RoadWaterloo RoadReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Nearest stop to Blackpool South railway station.South PierReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Pleasure BeachReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Nearest stop to Sandcastle Waterpark. There is a double-track loop south of the platforms which heritage trams use during service, for southbound turnbacks only.Burlington Road WestReserved track (paved). Side platforms. Staggered platforms.Nearest stop to Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway station.Harrow PlaceReserved track (paved). Side platforms.Starr GateTerminus. Reserved track (paved). Side platforms.The southern terminus of the tramway. The Starr Gate depot is located here, where the Flexity 2 fleet are housed and maintained. Nearest stop to Squires Gate railway station. There is a track loop, crossovers and headshunts here as part of the depot layout.
Heritage tram stops
Blackpool's heritage trams do not serve the main service platforms, instead having separate designated stops. The following is a list of stops used by them, from north to south:
Fleetwood Ferry At Pharos Lighthouse. Cleveleys Bispham Cabin North Pier On a track siding. Pleasure Beach On a track loop.
Starr Gate is also used as a temporary stop during special events.
Former stops Stops removed by tramway upgrade The following is a list of stops removed in 2011-2012 during the tramway modernisation, from north to south: Pharos Street Church Street Preston Street Lingfield Road Southfleet Avenue Westbourne Road Westmorland Avenue Beach Road Lauderdale Avenue Melton Place Norkeed Road Leyburn Avenue Madison Avenue Miner's Home St Stephen's Avenue Warley Road Imperial Hotel Cocker Street Victoria Street (Blackpool) Foxhall Square Lytham Road On the section of track leading to Rigby Road depot. Barton Avenue Alexandra Road Star Hotel Harrowside Abercorn Place
See also Blackpool Tramway Public transport in the Fylde
References
External links Blackpool Transport - The New Tramway