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Blackpool to Birmingham NEC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 14m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 25m
£41–77

Blackpool to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 128.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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