As of 7 July 2025, visitors to Blackpool can travel more easily due to a new integrated ticketing partnership between Blackpool Transport and Northern.
This move makes Blackpool one of the few UK destinations offering a combined rail, bus and tram ticket, a game-changer for event delegates and business tourists.
Blackpool Council has also recently announced a £4m investment to enhance the local bus network, a significant commitment that will benefit both residents and the growing number of corporate visitors.
Jamie Swift, head of service delivery at Blackpool Transport, said: “Blackpool welcomes 21.5m visitors each year, currently growing at a rate of 6% YoY, so investing in more frequent bus services, quicker journeys and improved connectivity is absolutely crucial to supporting increased footfall, preventing congestion and managing air pollution levels.”
Swift added: “The recent changes we’ve made to our services ensure that local residents can continue to rely on convenient, dependable services in their daily lives – while also delivering the high standard of connectivity expected by corporate visitors and tourists. By strengthening our network, we’re directly supporting Blackpool’s visitor economy and reputation as a well-connected place to do business.”
Julie Vincent, head of Meet Blackpool, said: “The Council’s investment into giving our bus, tram and trainnetworks a face lift will have a significant positive impact on accessibility and air quality within the town for local residents, as well as enhancing the Blackpool experience for both our leisure and corporate guests.”
She added: “The corporate visitor economy in Blackpool is continuously growing year on year – which has benefitted the local economy in big ways and having a good public transport system is key to supporting that increased footfall and improving traffic management around large-scale conferences and events, and us continuing to attract businesses to the resort.”
