A new mobile site has been ceated. Whilst this page will remain you may find Trainspots mobile better suited to a smart phone.
Road directions
Blackpool is well signposted on all routes The station is signposted as well. It is located on Waterloo Road. To help you out, just east of the station, over the bridge, is the Waterloo Hotel.
Parking
A chargeable car park is available next to the station, and is easy to access at the traffic lights. Look for Aldis, go in at the traffic lights, and head over to the station.
Public transport
Northern Rail provides a basically hourly service, Monday - Saturday. There is no Sunday service, except during high season and the illuminations. See the Northern Rail website for more details.
Metro Coastlines bus route 5 serves the station, whilst routes 7 and 11 call in nearby streets. The nearest tram stop on the prom is Waterloo Road. Once you get off the tram, cross the road and head up Waterloo Road to the next set of traffic lights. Go straight on, and you will see the double arrow sign, denoting the station. For bus and tram info visit the metro coastlines website.
Amenities
The most famous landmark is the Waterloo hotel/Pub. Famous, because the bowling green attached to it plays host to a crown green tournament every year, which is televised on Sky sports. If you fancy playing on the green, it is open during the season, £2 per person (2006 prices). There are other shops and a petrol station nearby, whilst 10 minutes away by bus or tram is Blackpool town centre. The nearest toilets are located in the pleasure beach, or at the town centre. Toilets are in the Waterloo, but only if you are a customer.
Accommodation
Blackpool is a tourist resort, and accommodation is plentiful. Visit Blackpool website.
Waterloo Road is a busy road, and the car park is busy at times. This will cause noise on videos. Trains come into the station slowly, round a sharp bend, so you will not get much warning of a train. Shots can be taken in both directions, i.e. north and south. The nearby road will give another dimension to pictures, with clear shots being obtainable.
