The average train between Portsmouth and Blackpool Tower takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth to Blackpool Tower. 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 Portsmouth and Blackpool Tower. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Blackpool Tower at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Blackpool Tower? 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 Portsmouth to Blackpool Tower. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Blackpool Tower station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Portsmouth to Blackpool Tower train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Blackpool Tower train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Portsmouth to Blackpool Tower train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Blackpool Tower is 361 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Blackpool Tower via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Preston, and Blackpool North in around 4h 56m.