Getting There | AIG Women's Open

Where is Royal Lytham & St Annes?

The 2026 AIG Women's Open will take place at Royal Lytham & St Annes, Lancashire, between 29 July and 2 August.

Lytham St Annes is 5 miles (8 km) south of Blackpool, 18 miles (28km) west of Preston and is well connected by public transport. Major cities Manchester and Liverpool are also both around 50 miles (80km) away.

Whether you're coming by plane, train or automobile, you will find all the travel info you need below.

And whatever your mode of transport, we wish you a safe journey and we can't wait to see you there!

Travelling to the aig women's open

Plan your journey

A large number of spectators are expected to attend throughout Championship week.

To avoid road traffic congestion, and to be kind to the environment, please consider the use of public transport or car sharing with friends/family.

Those staying in the local area should consider active travel (walking, wheeling or cycling).

Bicycle parking will be available near the main entrance for those wishing to cycle to the venue. For more information on the cycle network around Fylde visit the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

A general view of the 13th hole at Royal Lytham & St Annes, host of the 2026 AIG Women

By Rail

St Annes-on-the-Sea and Ansdell & Fairhaven are the closest train stations and each approximately 20-minutes' walk from Royal Lytham & St Annes.

Train timetable information can be found on the Northern Railway website.

If you plan to travel into Blackpool North station, please see the Bus section below for more information on connecting services.

By Bus and Tram

Blackpool Transport and Stagecoach operate bus services that run between Blackpool Town Centre, Lytham, Preston and the surrounding area to the perimeter of the golf course.

Blackpool Transport's Service 11 from Blackpool/Lytham and Stagecoach's Service 68 from Preston stop at Lindsay Avenue bus stop (located on Church Road close to What3Words: Credits.Opens.Funny, which is a five minute walk from the main entrance.

Blackpool Transport's Service 11A and 11B provide additional local connections from Blackpool and Lytham. The closest bus stops are located on Clifton Drive South.

A general view of the 1st hole at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

Arriving at Blackpool North Station?

If you're arriving in Blackpool via North Station, a short walk to Market Street will give you access to bus Service 11, 11A and 11B.

Or you can hop onboard a tram at North Station straight to Starr Gate and pick up your connecting bus journey there.

For combined rail + bus tickets, PlusBus Blackpool is available from Blackpool North station. For price and area details as well as how to buy this ticket, please see PlusBus.info/Blackpool. Tickets can also be purchased via Trainline.

By Road

Free parking will once again be available for all cars, minibuses and motorbikes and is located a short walk from the main entrance. Please follow black and yellow AA event signage to the public car park.

An Accessible car park will be provided onsite for blue badge holders. Please note this is not in the public car park. The Accessible car park is free of charge and pre-booking is not required as your blue badge will permit access.

A drop-off and pick up area for coaches will be located separate from the public car park and further information will be provided shortly.

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