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.
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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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Blackpool to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Blackpool to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Blackpool and Birmingham NEC is 175.7 km. The road distance is 207 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.