The average train between Reading and Blackpool Pleasure Beach takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 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 2 hours between Reading and Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Blackpool Pleasure Beach at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Blackpool Pleasure Beach station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Reading to Blackpool Pleasure Beach train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Blackpool Pleasure Beach train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Reading to Blackpool Pleasure Beach train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and Blackpool Transport.
The distance between Reading and Blackpool Pleasure Beach is 295.2 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Blackpool Pleasure Beach via Manchester Piccadilly, Blackpool North, North Station, and Burlington Road West in around 5h 41m.