Parking Near Squires Gate Railway Station, Blackpool
Where Can I Park for Squires Gate Railway Station?
Squires Gate railway station has no station car park or accessible parking spaces. Drivers can pre-arrange a nearby private space, including a secure, covered Big Blue Hotel space 0.3 mi away for £7.13 an hour.
- Address
- Stubblefield Drive, Saint Anne's on the Sea, Borough of Fylde, FY8 2FG
- Closest listed space
- Secure Hilton Hotel Blackpool Parking - FY4, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway station, 0.7 mi (16 min walk)
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A train at a railway station platform Photo: Pexels / David Kwewum
No Station Car Park on Stubblefield Drive
Squires Gate railway station in Saint Anne’s on the Sea, near Blackpool, has no station car park. National Rail records “No parking spaces” and “No accessible parking spaces” at the station (nationalrail.co.uk). Northern also lists the car-park facility as “No” (northernrailway.co.uk).
The station address is Stubblefield Drive, Saint Anne’s on the Sea, Borough of Fylde, FY8 2FG. A drop-off and pick-up point is listed by National Rail (nationalrail.co.uk), while Northern describes the facilities as having a seated area but no waiting room, with no shelter only (northernrailway.co.uk). Drivers needing to leave a vehicle for a train therefore need to arrange a nearby private space or use a different parking and transport option.
Nearby Parksy Parking Around the Station and Blackpool Airport
Parksy lists a secure, covered space at the Big Blue Hotel, 0.3 mi away, priced at £7.13 an hour. The nearby secure Hilton Hotel space in FY4 is also 0.3 mi away and costs £18.75 an hour. The covered hotel option suits drivers who want additional weather protection, while the Hilton listing is a higher-priced choice close to the station area.
The spread of driveway, street and hotel-based choices gives short-stay visitors and longer rail commuters several locations to compare.
Commuter Choices When Station Parking Is Unavailable
The station’s lack of a car park makes a pre-arranged private space more practical than relying on a station bay.
Tickets cost £15 per vehicle and include all-day parking plus unlimited use of Blackpool Transport buses and trams (fylde.gov.uk). The scheme is therefore aimed at commuters and visitors who can continue by public transport rather than leave a car beside the railway station.
Street Parking and Enforcement Around Squires Gate
National Rail identifies a drop-off and pick-up point at the station (nationalrail.co.uk). The station is on Stubblefield Drive, and Great Northern’s station information refers to access from Squires Gate Lane (greatnorthernrail.com). Those locations are useful for a brief passenger collection or set-down, but they are not listed as station parking facilities.
The council also states that Penalty Charge Notices can only be dealt with through its parking services information (blackpool.gov.uk). Drivers using public roads around the station should use the signed restrictions and council-managed arrangements applying to the exact street.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Airport Links From the Station Area
Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway station is the nearest other station, 0.7 mi away, or a 16-minute walk. It provides an alternative rail access point for passengers whose journey can begin there, although the route is longer than using the station on Stubblefield Drive.
The ticket costs £15 per vehicle and includes all-day parking (fylde.gov.uk). The service is positioned as a practical alternative for drivers travelling towards the Blackpool and airport corridor, particularly when a private space near the railway station is not suitable.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Squires Gate Railway Station?
Squires Gate railway station has no station car park or accessible parking spaces. Drivers can pre-arrange a nearby private space, including a secure, covered Big Blue Hotel space 0.3 mi away for £7.13 an hour.
Does Squires Gate Railway Station Have a Car Park?
No. National Rail records no parking spaces and no accessible parking spaces, while Northern lists the car-park facility as “No”. Drivers leaving a vehicle for a train need to arrange a nearby private space or use a different parking and transport option.
What Nearby Private Parking Is Available?
Parksy lists a secure, covered space at the Big Blue Hotel, 0.3 mi away, priced at £7.13 an hour. A secure Hilton Hotel space in FY4 is also 0.3 mi away and costs £18.75 an hour. These provide nearby alternatives to station parking.
Is There a Cheaper All-Day Parking and Transport Option?
Tickets cost £15 per vehicle and include all-day parking plus unlimited use of Blackpool Transport buses and trams. This scheme is aimed at commuters and visitors who can continue by public transport rather than leave a car beside the railway station.
Can I Use the Drop-Off Point or Nearby Streets for Parking?
National Rail identifies a drop-off and pick-up point at the station. Stubblefield Drive and access from Squires Gate Lane are useful for brief passenger collection or set-down, but are not listed as station parking facilities. Drivers should follow signed restrictions and council-managed arrangements on the exact street.
What Alternative Railway Station Can Drivers Use?
Blackpool Pleasure Beach railway station is the nearest other station, 0.7 mi away, or a 16-minute walk. It provides alternative rail access for passengers whose journey can begin there. The £15 per vehicle ticket includes all-day parking, making it a practical option towards the Blackpool and airport corridor.
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