Hundreds of rail commuters have been unable to board trains in Lancashire as thousands of Glasgow Rangers fans filled up the trains into Manchester.
About 100,000 are thought to be making the journey to Manchester for the Uefa Cup final against Zenit St Petersburg.
Commuters were stranded on platforms in Preston, Chorley and Leyland on Wednesday morning as many trains had already been filled in Scotland.
Thousands of fans are also expected to stay in Blackpool to watch the game.
Lancashire Police are putting on extra patrols in the town centre and have spoken to bar owners ahead of the game.
"I would urge all supporters to drink sensibly, behave and enjoy the game"
Tourism bosses in the town predict 2,000 fans will pack out the bars and beaches over the coming days.
A spokesman for Visit Blackpool said: "Historically the Scots have always been attracted to Blackpool.
"Generations of Scots have come here on holiday."
Many fans in the resort said it was easier to find a hotel in Blackpool as most in Manchester were booked up.
Lancashire police have also begun an operation to ensure the safety of locals and visiting fans in the Blackpool area.
Supt Peter O'Dwyer, leading the operation, said: "We will have extra patrols on the motorway network, motorway service stations and in the territorial divisions.
"The operation will make good use of force facilities and anyone who breaks the law will be brought to justice.
"I would urge all supporters to drink sensibly, behave, enjoy the game and generally have a good day."
Glasgow Rangers' fans have been allocated 13,000 tickets for the final, which kicks off at the City of Manchester Stadium at 1945 BST.
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