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Blackpool Tramway
The oldest electric tramway in the country, running eleven miles along the seafront from Starr Gate to Fleetwood. Modern Flexity trams handle the regular service, with restored heritage trams running on summer weekends as a separate paid attraction.
Which ticket should you buy?
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Ticket options
Short single
£2.60
Best for Along the Promenade
Covers journeys within the central seafront stages.
Single, full length
£4.60
Best for Starr Gate to Fleetwood
The whole eleven-mile run.
Tram Day Ticket
£6.50
Best for Hopping on and off along the seafront
The obvious choice for a day at the coast; the trams stop everywhere worth stopping.
Tram & Bus Day Ticket
£7.50
Best for Reaching inland Blackpool
Adds the whole Blackpool Transport bus network.
Heritage Tram Tour
£12.00
Best for Enthusiasts and families
A separate ticket for the restored trams, which run on selected weekends and through the Illuminations. Standard tickets are not valid.
Fares checked May 2026. Confirm on the operator’s own fares page before you buy.
Where you tap
There is usually nothing to tap. Board first and buy from the conductor when you are asked.
Is the day ticket worth it?
Comparing the Single, full length at £4.60 with the Tram Day Ticket at £6.50. The day ticket becomes the cheaper choice from your second journey onwards.
| Journeys in a day | Singles cost | Against the day ticket |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £4.60 | £1.90 cheaper |
| 2 | £9.20 | £2.70 more |
| 3 | £13.80 | £7.30 more |
| 4 | £18.40 | £11.90 more |
How to pay
- Contactless on board, with a daily cap
- The Blackpool Transport app
- Conductors sell tickets on board
Concessions
- Under 5s travel free.
- Children 5–18 pay a reduced fare with a day ticket available.
- Family day tickets covering two adults and up to three children are good value.
Worth knowing
- During the Illuminations the trams are the best way to see the lights, and they run late — book heritage tours ahead.
- A day ticket beats singles as soon as you make three journeys, which on a seafront day is almost inevitable.
- Fleetwood market at the northern end is a common day-trip destination and is included in the full-length fare.
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Common questions
- How much is a single on the Blackpool Tramway?
- The cheapest single listed is £2.60 (Short single).
- Is a day ticket worth it on the Blackpool Tramway?
- It pays for itself on your second journey. The Tram Day Ticket costs £6.50 and the Single, full length £4.60, so 2 singles come to £9.20.
- Do I need to tap out on the Blackpool Tramway?
- There is usually nothing to tap. Board first and buy from the conductor when you are asked.
- Can I pay with a contactless card on the Blackpool Tramway?
- Yes. Contactless on board, with a daily cap.
- What do children pay on the Blackpool Tramway?
- Under 5s travel free.