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How to get from Preston to Pleasure Beach by light rail and train?

Preston to Pleasure Beach map

From Preston to Pleasure Beach by light rail and train

To get from Preston to Pleasure Beach in Blackpool, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Blackpool North station. Next, take the T2 light rail from North Station (Blackpool Tramway) station to South Pier (Blackpool Tramway) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - T2T2
Walk to Pleasure Beach
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackpool North
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    North Station (Blackpool Tramway)
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - T2T2
    Wait for light rail
    T2
    Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    South Pier (Blackpool Tramway)
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pleasure Beach
    Walk to
    Pleasure Beach
    Promenade
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Pleasure Beach by bus and train

To get from Preston to Pleasure Beach in Blackpool, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Blackpool Pleasure Beach station. Next, take the 18 bus from Napier Avenue station to Withnell Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 1818
Walk to Pleasure Beach
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Napier Avenue
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Blackpool Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Withnell Road
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pleasure Beach
    Walk to
    Pleasure Beach
    Promenade
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Pleasure Beach

The distance between Preston, Blackpool and Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is approximately 31.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Pleasure Beach by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Blackpool – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Blackpool and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station.

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Railway Station
  • Railway Station (Stand C)
  • Railway Station (Stand B)

Public transport stations close to Pleasure Beach, Blackpool

Pleasure Beach is located at Promenade, Blackpool and the nearest public transport station is South Pier (Blackpool Tramway).

Bus stations close to Pleasure Beach:

  • South Pier
  • Sandcastle
  • Station Road

Preston to Pleasure Beach map

From Preston to Pleasure Beach by bus and train

To get from Preston to Pleasure Beach in Blackpool, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Blackpool Pleasure Beach station. Next, take the 18 bus from Napier Avenue station to Withnell Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 1818
Walk to Pleasure Beach
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackpool Pleasure Beach
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Napier Avenue
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Blackpool Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Withnell Road
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Pleasure Beach
    Walk to
    Pleasure Beach
    Promenade
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Pleasure Beach?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line T2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Pleasure Beach?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Pleasure Beach?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Pleasure Beach?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Preston station near Preston in North West to Blackpool North station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Blackpool North station near Pleasure Beach in Blackpool.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Pleasure Beach by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Preston in North West and Pleasure Beach in Blackpool by train and light rail is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Pleasure Beach?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Preston station near Preston in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston and Pleasure Beach?

    Get off the train at the Blackpool North station, which is closest to Pleasure Beach in Blackpool.

  • When is the first train from Preston to Pleasure Beach?

    The first train from Preston in North West to Pleasure Beach in Blackpool is Northern. It leaves the Preston station at 01:35.

  • When is the last bus from Preston to Pleasure Beach?

    The last bus from Preston in North West to Pleasure Beach in Blackpool is the Northern line. It leaves the Preston stop at 03:03.

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