The average train between Swanley and Blackpool takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Swanley 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 Swanley and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swanley 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 Swanley to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Blackpool station via Elephant & Castle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Swanley to Blackpool train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Blackpool train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Swanley to Blackpool train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Swanley and Blackpool is 346 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Blackpool North via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 2m.