Trains to Blackpool Zoo
You can easily reach Blackpool Zoo by train. The nearest station to Blackpool Zoo is Layton (Lancs), which is served by Northern services throughout the day. It takes around 37 minutes to walk from the station to the zoo, simply head south down the A587 and you'll eventually hit Salisbury Woodland, where you can enter the zoo. If you don't fancy walking, stay on the train for one more stop to Blackpool North; from there, catch the number 2 bus to Victoria Hospital, which is next to the zoo.
A day at Blackpool Zoo is a great day out for all the family. Learn all about the animal kingdom and get up close to hundreds of animals from around the world. There's much to surprise, amaze and delight here at Blackpool Zoo.
Visit the Blackpool Zoo website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Closed |
| Ticket Machine | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Unstaffed |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Unavailable |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Northern Rail |
| Car parking spaces | 10 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Layton (Lancs)
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Manchester Airport | Northern | 20:53 | 1 | On time |
| to Blackpool North | Northern | 21:26 | 1 | Late |
| to Manchester Airport | Northern | 21:54 | 1 | On time |
| to Blackpool North | Northern | 22:20 | 1 | On time |
| to Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 22:25 | 1 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Blackpool North | Northern | 20:53 | 1 | On time |
| from Manchester Airport | Northern | 21:26 | 1 | Late |
| from Blackpool North | Northern | 21:54 | 1 | On time |
| from Manchester Airport | Northern | 22:20 | 1 | On time |
| from Blackpool North | Northern | 22:25 | 1 | On time |