The average train between Blackpool and Birmingham takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Birmingham. 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 Blackpool and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Blackpool to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Blackpool to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Blackpool and Birmingham is 167.1 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 47m.