The average train between Blackpool and Gatwick Airport takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Gatwick Airport. 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 Gatwick Airport. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Blackpool to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Blackpool to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Gatwick Airport is 354.5 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Gatwick Airport via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 42m.