The average train between Swansea and Blackpool takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Swansea and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Blackpool station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Swansea to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Swansea to Blackpool train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swansea and Blackpool is 251.5 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Blackpool North via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 1m.