How Much Are Blackpool Trams? Your Ultimate Guide to Riding the Historic Trams in the UK's Most Popular Seaside Destination

A single adult tram journey in Blackpool costs £3.00 as of 1 March 2026, when Blackpool Transport scrapped the old £2.70 fare. If you plan to travel more than once in a day, the Adult Day Saver at £6.60 covers unlimited trips on both trams and buses and pays for itself after just three single journeys. Families and children get cheaper options too.

What Does a Single Tram Ticket Cost in 2026?

The old £2.70 adult single is gone. Blackpool Transport confirmed the change on their official YouTube channel: "From 1st March 2026, Blackpool Transport is changing Ticket Prices - Scrapping £2.70 Single Ticket - Raising Single Ticket Prices to £3." A single adult fare is now a flat £3.00 per journey, no exceptions.

Travelling with children? Check the current Blackpool Transport website for child single fares, as these were subject to the same March 2026 review.

Is the Day Saver Ticket Worth It?

Almost certainly yes, if you are spending a full day in Blackpool. The Adult Day Saver costs £6.60 and gives you unlimited travel on both trams and buses for the day. That works out at just over two singles, so anyone hopping on and off along the Promenade will save money quickly.

Coastal Radio DAB confirmed that "the cost of an adult day ticket for both modes of transport will remain at £6.60" following the March 2026 changes, which is a small mercy given the single fare increase.

The Child Day Saver sits at £3.60 for unlimited tram and bus travel. For a full day of exploring, that is hard to argue with.

What Is the Family Day Saver and How Much Does It Cost?

The Family Day Saver covers up to 2 adults and up to 3 children under 16. Standard price is £15.00, but Blackpool Transport is running a special offer of £10.00 until 31 May 2026. If you are visiting before the end of May, grab it before it expires.

At £10.00 for a family of five, the maths are straightforward: five individual Day Savers would cost considerably more. Buy the Family Day Saver through the Blackpool Transport app or at the point of travel before the offer closes.

Are There Weekly Tickets Available?

Yes. A 7-Day Adult unlimited travel ticket starts from £25.00, covering both buses and trams across the Blackpool network. The 7-Day Child ticket starts from £13.00. Both are useful if you are staying for a week, particularly if you plan to travel regularly into Fleetwood or down to Starr Gate.

Where Can You Buy Blackpool Tram Tickets?

The Blackpool Transport app is the most convenient option for most visitors, letting you buy before you board and skip any faffing around at the platform. Tickets are also available from tram stops and on some services directly. The official Blackpool Transport website lists the full range of purchasing methods, so check there before your visit.

A Quick Note on the Trams Themselves

Blackpool's tramway opened in 1885, making it one of the oldest electric street tramways in the world. The route runs along the Promenade from Starr Gate in the south to Fleetwood in the north, passing the Pleasure Beach, the Golden Mile, Blackpool Tower and the North Pier. The newer Flexity 2 trams run alongside heritage cars during the Illuminations season, so the experience varies depending on when you visit. Either way, it remains one of the more enjoyable ways to take in the seafront without sitting in Blackpool's famously slow traffic.

2026 Blackpool Tram Prices at a Glance

From 1st March 2026, Blackpool Transport is changing Ticket Prices • Scrapping £2.70 Single Ticket • Raising Single Ticket Prices to £3

While the cost of an adult day ticket for both modes of transport will remain at £6.60, from March 1, there will be modest increases to some

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