The average train between Birkdale and Blackpool takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkdale 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 Birkdale and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Birkdale is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birkdale to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Birkdale station and arriving at Blackpool station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Birkdale to Blackpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Birkdale to Blackpool train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Birkdale to Blackpool train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Birkdale and Blackpool is 21.1 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Hillside to Blackpool North via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 2h 29m.