The average train between Alton and Blackpool takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Alton to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alton and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alton is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Alton to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Alton station and arriving at Blackpool station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Alton to Blackpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
Alton to Blackpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Alton to Blackpool train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Alton and Blackpool is 328.2 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Alton to Blackpool North via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 28m.