Blackpool Transport makes big announcement on tram and bus ticket prices

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 11:35

By Richard Hunt

Blackpool Transport is set to freeze the price of its most popular tram and bus tickets as part of a wider review of its fare structure.

The transport firm, owned by Blackpool Council, says it has taken the decision to freeze the cost for the third year running.

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 fares – the first since January 2025.

James Clough, Finance and Commercial Director at Blackpool Transport, explained: “Due to rising operational costs, some fare rises are unavoidable, but we’ve developed a great range of ticket options that continue to deliver excellent value for money.

“We’re also launching a simplified fare structure that will make it easier for customers to find the best value ticket for their journey, whether they are travelling by bus, tram or both.”

While the £2.70 inner-zone single bus ticket is to be discontinued, the standard adult single ticket covering the entire network will remain at £3, in line with the government’s fare cap.

The cost of a single ticket for under-16s will increase slightly to £1.80, and there will also be modest rises to other fares for children and young people aged 16 to 19.

Other changes due to be introduced next month include the rebranding of one-hour tickets that enable interchange between Blackpool Transport’s trams and buses. Priced at £3.50, the new £3.50 ‘Hopper’ ticket will also be available to under-16s for just £2.

While season tickets and other multi-trip bundles will also increase in price slightly, they will still offer great value. For example, a 30-day adult unlimited travel pass works out at just £2.74 a day, and there are also savings to be made thanks to a streamlined package of group ticket deals that build on the recent success of the ‘Family Saver’ offer.

Mr Clough added: “A decision to raise any ticket prices is never taken lightly but, as we are owned by the local authority rather than a private company, customers can be assured that all revenue goes towards maintaining services and improvements to the network.”