Getting to Fleetwood

Plan your journey to Fleetwood from the main road and rail network using Omio, it makes getting to Fleetwood a breeze!

Omio is a search and booking platform covering trains, buses and flights. It operates in 36 countries with a full presence in 15, and is available in 18 languages. It’s had a whopping 12 million app downloads. Omio work with over 800+ transport companies across Europe so it will help you to plan your trip!

Fleetwood is accessible by car, tram and public transport, on the peninsula, bounded by the River Wyre.

Decimus Burton originally laid the streets out in a radiating grid from The Mount. The streets in the centre of town can be confusing but The Mount and lighthouses provide direction. Aim for those and you’ll find your way!

Getting to Fleetwood by Public Transport

April 2012 saw the return of the trams to Fleetwood. They’re now what’s called a ‘light railway’ with a fleet of modern, new Bombardier trams.

The service runs regularly each day to Fleetwood, following the line of the coast from Squires Gate tram depot at the southern end of Blackpool.

The old heritage trams are also still in operation. You can catch a variety of different heritage trams at weekends and during special event days. Throughout the holiday season from Easter to October the heritage trams operate a regular service.

The trams and the bus service which runs along the promenade are both operated by Blackpool Transport.

Getting to Fleetwood by Car

From Cleveleys and the coast –

The easiest and most scenic way is to follow the main road and coast road.

Travelling to Fleetwood from Blackpool the easiest and most interesting way to Fleetwood is to follow the main road or sea. You can head through the centre of Cleveleys, staying next to the tram lines. Or follow the line of the coast until the highway parts from the coastal footpath at Thornton Gate. Just past Rossall School at Westway, the highway rejoins the coastline.

The scenic route

Turn left at Westway after Rossall School. You won’t see the sea on your left because of the flood defence wall, but in a short distance the scenery opens up as you approach the Golf Club.

Carry along this coast road without turning off, and you’ll travel round the tip of the peninsula.

See the boating lakes, the Marine Hall and Gardens and The Mount. Next you come to the traditional seafront and Ferry Beach at The Esplanade where you’ll see the North Euston Hotel and RNLI station. Then you pass the docks and finally Asda and Affinity Lancashire.

If you turn right from the RNLI to go inland down any of the side streets, you’ll come to the main shopping street and market in the town centre.

From the A585 –

When coming to Fleetwood from the motorway network or inland, pick up the main A585 and stick with it. Follow the signs for Fleetwood. Eventually you will see Affinity Lancashire shopping outlet on your right, and Asda on your left.

• Turn left at this roundabout to arrive at Lord Street, at the end of the main shopping area. This is the opposite end of town to Fleetwood market.

• Or, carry straight on at the roundabout at Asda and you’ll pass the new Health Centre and the old docks. This road takes you around the edge of the coast.

• Soon you’ll pass the RNLI and beach on your right with the North Euston Hotel on your left. Carry on to the Marine Hall, boating lakes, golf course, and finally end up back on the main road to Cleveleys. Turn left off this road anywhere from Asda to the RNLI and you’re a short hop from the main shopping areas and market.

Car Parking

There is plenty of free on-street parking all over Fleetwood, including on Lord Street. It’s easy to stop off and pick up what you need to buy.

There’s also pay and display parking in Fleetwood near the market. One car park is on Albert Street, opposite St Peter’s Church. Another is at the other side of the market on Custom House Lane/off Victoria Street. Wyre residents can park here for free with a residents permit.

• More about parking in Fleetwood

While you’re here…

What do you think? Why don’t you join in and leave a comment below?

Have a look at the homepage of the Visit Fleetwood website for more of the latest updates.

Love the Fylde Coast? Sign up for your weekly email newsletter. Packed full of interesting things it arrives in your inbox all 52 weeks of the year.

Join us on Facebook at our Visit Fylde Coast Facebook Group

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @visitFyldeCoast