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Trip Overview

The average train between London and Blackpool takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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.

3h 10m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

best
  1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 41m
£53–122

London to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between London and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 1 change

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited6h 48m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from London 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 London to Blackpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between London, England and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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