The average train between Whitley Bay and Blackpool takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Blackpool station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Whitley Bay to Blackpool train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Blackpool train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Preston station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Blackpool is 171 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Blackpool North via Central Station, Newcastle, Carlisle, and Preston in around 4h 9m.