Buses to South Shore Hospital
4 bus routes call at South Shore Hospital in Blackpool. Weekday buses run from 05:35 to 00:07.
Times are departures from the hospital's own stops. Buses towards the hospital run earlier and later at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your stop.
Every route calling at South Shore Hospital
- 11 Lytham → Carleton via Ansdell, Blackpool Mon–Fri 05:35–00:07 Sun 06:51–00:07 Blackpool Transport
- 68 Preston → Blackpool via Ashton-on-Ribble, Lytham Mon–Fri 06:38–23:12 Sun 09:01–20:25 Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire
- 18 Blackpool → High Cross via Central, Marton Mon–Fri 07:34–18:59 Sun 09:14–17:14 Blackpool Transport
- 68C Preston → Blackpool via Plungington Mon–Fri 07:22–17:36 no Sunday service Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire
Live times at the hospital's stops
Direct buses to South Shore Hospital from
Places on a route that reaches the hospital without changing. The bus may take a long way round — check the route for the time from your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which buses go to South Shore Hospital?
4 routes call at South Shore Hospital: the 11 (towards Market Street), the 68 (towards Market Street), the 18 (towards St Chads Church), the 68C (towards Market Street). Each route page has the full timetable and a live map.
What time is the first bus to South Shore Hospital?
The earliest weekday departure from the hospital's own stops is 05:35, on the 11. Buses towards the hospital start earlier at stops along the way — check the route timetable for your own stop, especially for an early appointment or shift.
Do buses run to South Shore Hospital on Sundays?
Most do: 3 of the 4 routes run on Sundays, generally less often than in the week. One route does not. Sunday first and last times are shown for each route above.
How much is the bus to South Shore Hospital?
Single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 — usually cheaper than hospital parking. ENCTS concessionary passes travel free after 9:30am on weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
Other hospitals nearby
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all hospitals by bus, or every stop and route in Farmers Arms.