The average train between St Ives (Cornwall) and Blackpool takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives (Cornwall) 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 4 hours between St Ives (Cornwall) and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives (Cornwall) is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from St Ives (Cornwall) 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 St Ives (Cornwall) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from St Ives (Cornwall) station and arriving at Blackpool station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
St Ives (Cornwall) to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives (Cornwall) to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your St Ives (Cornwall) to Blackpool train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between St Ives (Cornwall) and Blackpool is 434.1 km. The road distance is 665 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Blackpool North via St Erth, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 9h 45m.