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The average train between Blackpool and Ashford takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Ashford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 15m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 5m
£80–185

Blackpool to Ashford train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Ashford at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperSoutheastern9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Ashford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Blackpool to Ashford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Ashford, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Ashford International via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 5m.

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