The average train between Canterbury and Blackpool takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Blackpool. 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 Canterbury and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Blackpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Blackpool station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Canterbury to Blackpool train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Blackpool train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Canterbury to Blackpool train tickets online with Southeastern, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Blackpool is 396.9 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Blackpool North via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 10m.