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Showtown Blackpool
Award-winning attraction charting Blackpool’s entertainment history through costumes, sets, and stories from dance, circus, and seaside shows.
Cheapest price
€76
Average price
€133
Fastest journey
5 h 46 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Blackpool will cost around €133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €76.
It's difficult to get from Aberdeen to Blackpool without transferring at least 2 times.
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Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central
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L87069Trains from Aberdeen to Blackpool run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:35, the last at 18:05. The fastest train covers the 233 miles (375 km) distance in 5h 53m.
Distance 233 miles (375 km) |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 5h 53m |
First train 1:35 AM |
Last train 6:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Blackpool trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L88036+ W34160+ G89602+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:35 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h15 | 2:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3 transfers | |
L88036+ W34160+ P24759+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 8:35 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h50 | 3:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
L87069+ W84912+ G89607 | 9:05 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h22 | 3:27 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
C02007+ W34124+ P24761 | 9:52 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h34 | 4:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
C02007+ W34124+ G89614 | 9:52 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 5h58 | 3:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
W84918+ L87072+ G89543 | 11:01 AM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h25 | 5:26 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
L87074+ W00587+ P24734 | 12:07 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h19 | 6:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
L87074+ W00587+ G89546 | 12:07 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 5h46 | 5:53 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
L88050+ W33999+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ P24738 | 12:45 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 6h40 | 7:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
W84923+ L87075+ P24742 | 1:11 PM Aberdeen station (ABD) | 7h14 | 8:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
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Award-winning attraction charting Blackpool’s entertainment history through costumes, sets, and stories from dance, circus, and seaside shows.
Hands-on heritage museum preserving traditional paper theatre craft with workshops, miniature stages, and specialist displays for all ages.
Contemporary art gallery in a Victorian Carnegie building, known for changing exhibitions and a strong programme of modern visual culture.
Famous seafront walk lined with illuminations, beaches, piers, and tram stops; the essential route for classic Blackpool views and atmosphere.
Popular beach area around the tower and piers, ideal for classic seaside scenes, sands, and quick access to central attractions.
Large historic park with boating lake, gardens, sports facilities, and broad paths, offering a calmer side of Blackpool beyond the seafront.
Fresh fish in crisp batter with chips, a classic Lancashire seaside staple and one of Blackpool's most iconic promenade meals.
Blackpool's famous fried potato slices, traditionally sold from promenade stalls and eaten hot with salt and vinegar.
A flaky pastry filled with minced beef and onion, long linked to Lancashire working-class food and northern seaside lunches.
Well-known traditional fish and chip shop serving classic seaside favourites in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Established Italian restaurant with polished service, hearty pasta and seafood dishes, and a more refined dining feel.
Popular seafront restaurant known for fish, seafood, and steaks in a smart but relaxed setting near North Pier.
Blackpool is usually cheaper than major UK tourist cities, with lower hotel, dining, and local transport costs, especially outside peak summer weekends.
Service is often included or optional. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is common for good service. Round up taxi fares; cafe tipping is optional.
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Blackpool North -> Blackpool Tower
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Blackpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Aberdeen to Blackpool trains use the Aberdeen to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool South. Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Aberdeen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Silver Darling, Moonfish Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Aberdeen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aberdeen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aberdeen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Residence Inn Aberdeen, Hilton Aberdeen TECA, Jurys Inn Aberdeen.
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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