The average train between Hereford and Blackpool takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe 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 Hereford to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Blackpool station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Hereford to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Hereford to Blackpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Blackpool is 197 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston in around 3h 14m.