The average train between Penzance and Blackpool takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 every 3 hours between Penzance and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Blackpool station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Penzance to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Penzance to Blackpool train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Blackpool is 445 km. The road distance is 668 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Blackpool North via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 9h 18m.