The average train between Leicester and Blackpool takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. 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 7:22 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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Blackpool station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Leicester to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Nuneaton station.
Leicester to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Leicester to Blackpool train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and 4 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Blackpool is 182.9 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Blackpool North via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 43m.