The average train between Shrewsbury and Blackpool takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Blackpool station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Shrewsbury to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Blackpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Blackpool is 124.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 36m.