The average train between Cradley Heath and Blackpool takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Cradley Heath 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 Cradley Heath and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cradley Heath is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Smethwick Galton Bridge and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cradley Heath to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Cradley Heath station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Cradley Heath to Blackpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Wolverhampton station.
Cradley Heath to Blackpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Cradley Heath to Blackpool train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cradley Heath and Blackpool is 162.8 km. The road distance is 196 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 20m.