The average train between Swansea and Blackpool takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Blackpool station via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Swansea to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Swansea to Blackpool train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and 3 other operators.
The distance between Swansea and Blackpool is 251.5 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 49m.