The average train between Southampton and Blackpool takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Blackpool station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Southampton to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Southampton to Blackpool train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Southampton and Blackpool is 342.6 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Blackpool North via Stafford and Preston in around 5h 35m.