The average train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Blackpool takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Intl Rail Station and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, depart from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, arrive at Preston station.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Blackpool is 175.3 km. The road distance is 207 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham International to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.