The average train between Blackpool and City of St Albans takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to City of St Albans. 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 City of St Albans. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into City of St Albans at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to City of St Albans. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at City of St Albans station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Blackpool to City of St Albans train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to City of St Albans train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Blackpool to City of St Albans train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and City of St Albans is 293.5 km. The road distance is 395 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.