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The average train between County Durham and Blackpool takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from County Durham 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.

4h 54m
Duration
159 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool Northtrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 31m
£50–102

County Durham to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between County Durham and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from County Durham is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from County Durham 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.

Map of how to get from County Durham to Blackpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between County Durham, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Bishop Auckland to Blackpool North via Darlington and Leeds in around 4h 31m.

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