The average train between Leicester and Blackpool takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Nuneaton station and arriving at Preston station via Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Leicester to Blackpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Leicester and Blackpool is 182.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Blackpool North via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 42m.