Coach Parking in Blackpool
Blackpool Council runs coach parking at six car parks, with set-down and pick-up at Central car park. Here's where to go, how many bays each has, and what it costs.
- Drop-offCentral car park6 bays for set-down and pick-up only · FY1 5QE
- Most baysSeasiders Way43 bays, can switch to cars only at peak times
Where coaches can park
- Coach bays:
- 43
- Notes:
- Can switch between coaches only and cars only at peak times
Foxhall Village
- Coach bays:
- 15
- Notes:
- Central
- Coach bays:
- 12
- Notes:
- North Shore
South car park (Yeadon Way)
- Coach bays:
- 10
- Notes:
- Overflow, only opened on the busiest days
- Coach bays:
- 9
- Notes:
- By Blackpool North station
- Coach bays:
- 6
- Notes:
- Set-down and pick-up only
All six are run by Blackpool Council. Details are from the council's coach parking page, checked in October 2026.
Free coach parking
The council has been offering coach operators free parking for up to 72 hours through the PayByPhone app. Its coach parking page, updated in August 2026, says the offer was extended "throughout 2025". Check in the PayByPhone app whether it still applies before you pay.
Coach parking prices
The council's coach parking page gives these rates for when the free offer doesn't apply:
| Length of stay | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 45 minutes | £2.20 |
| Up to 4 hours | £6.60 |
| Up to 24 hours | £13.50 |
| Up to 48 hours | £19.00 |
| Up to 72 hours | £22.00 |
Winter rate: £6.60 for up to 24 hours. It usually runs from the second week of November to the Thursday before Good Friday.
The council's individual car park pages list slightly higher prices, from £2.30 for 45 minutes to £22.70 for 72 hours, so check the machine or the app.
Paying by phone
Use the coach code for your car park:
- Banks Street: 803808
- Gynn Square: 803824
- Seasiders Way: 803831
Busy days
Seasiders Way can be switched to cars only, or coaches only, at the duty supervisor's discretion when the town is busy. On those days South car park's coach bays may open as overflow. For dispensations, or to report a problem, call the council's parking dispatch office on 01253 476395.
Frequently asked questions
At Central car park (FY1 5QE), which has 6 coach bays for set-down and pick-up only.
Where can coaches drop off in Blackpool?
The council has offered free coach parking for up to 72 hours through the PayByPhone app. Check the app to see whether it still applies.
Is coach parking free in Blackpool?
Seasiders Way, with 43 bays, though it can switch to cars only at peak times.
Which Blackpool car park has the most coach bays?
Yes. From about the second week of November to the Thursday before Good Friday, coaches pay £6.60 for up to 24 hours.
Is there a winter rate for coach parking in Blackpool?
More: Motorhome parking in Blackpool · all Blackpool car parks.