Squires Gate railway station serves the Squires Gate area of the popular seaside resort of Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It lies on the Blackpool South to Colne line and is the nearest station to Blackpool International Airport. Most trains travel from Blackpool South to Colne via Preston.
Between 1865 and 1872, Stony Hill railway station was located in the same area.
Squires Gate is located about 200 metres (660 ft) from Starr Gate tram stop on the Blackpool Tramway.
The station may be renamed Blackpool International Station at some point, along with the provision of direct and flat surface access from the station to the airport.
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