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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
$11
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
42 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackburn to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackburn to Blackpool will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 44 trains that leave Blackburn for Blackpool on Mon, Aug 03, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C32818 · G89602
C32824 · G89541
G88949
C32804 · G89577
C32822 · G89614
G88958
G88984
G88978
G88961
G88969Trains from Blackburn to Blackpool run on average 19 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:51, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 3:51 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Blackburn to Blackpool trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:25 PM Blackburn | 0h40 | 5:05 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:49 PM Blackburn | 3h35 | 8:24 PM Blackpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:25 PM Blackburn | 0h42 | 6:07 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:24 PM Blackburn | 0h41 | 7:05 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Blackburn | 2h31 | 9:21 PM Blackpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:25 PM Blackburn | 0h40 | 8:05 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 PM Blackburn | 0h40 | 9:05 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:49 PM Blackburn | 3h35 | 12:24 AM Blackpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Blackburn | 0h40 | 10:05 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Blackburn | 0h42 | 11:07 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:07 PM Blackburn | 7h11 | 6:18 AM Blackpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Blackburn | 0h40 | 12:05 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:26 PM Blackburn | 0h40 | 12:06 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
G88949 · G89542 | 6:14 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h07 | 7:21 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
G88949 · P24727 | 6:14 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h11 | 7:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
G88949 | 6:14 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h50 | 7:04 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32788 · G89545 | 6:37 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h16 | 7:53 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
C32788 · P24732 | 6:37 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h47 | 8:24 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
G88950 | 7:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h47 | 8:09 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88950 · G89548 | 7:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h59 | 8:21 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
C32792 · P24736 | 7:37 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h47 | 9:24 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
C32792 · G89552 | 7:37 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h13 | 8:50 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
C32792 · G89552 | 7:37 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h17 | 8:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G88955 | 8:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h47 | 9:09 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88955 · G89556 | 8:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h58 | 9:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
C32796 · G89560 | 8:37 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h16 | 9:53 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G88958 · G89564 | 9:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h58 | 10:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
G88958 | 9:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h42 | 10:04 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88958 · P24740 | 9:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h03 | 10:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
C32800 · G89569 | 9:37 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h14 | 10:51 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G88961 · P24744 | 10:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h03 | 11:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
G88961 · G89573 | 10:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h57 | 11:19 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
G88961 | 10:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h42 | 11:04 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32804 · G89577 | 10:37 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h13 | 11:50 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G88965 | 11:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h42 | 12:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88965 · P24749 | 11:22 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h03 | 12:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
C32808 · G89585 | 11:37 AM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h13 | 12:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G88969 | 12:22 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h42 | 1:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88969 · P24752 | 12:22 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h03 | 1:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
C32814 · G89593 | 12:37 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h13 | 1:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G88974 | 1:22 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h42 | 2:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88974 · P24756 | 1:22 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h03 | 2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
C32818 · P24759 | 1:37 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h48 | 3:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
C32818 · G89602 | 1:37 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h13 | 2:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G88978 · P24759 | 2:22 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h03 | 3:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
G88978 | 2:22 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h42 | 3:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32822 · G89614 | 2:37 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h13 | 3:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G88984 · P24761 | 3:22 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h04 | 4:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
G88984 | 3:22 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 0h42 | 4:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32824 · G89541 | 3:37 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h13 | 4:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G88990 · P24729 | 4:22 PM Blackburn station (BBN) | 1h03 | 5:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Blackpool trains use the Blackburn to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool South. Use this guide to compare Blackburn and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Blackburn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train, 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 at the bottom of platform 4, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Mill Hill (Lancs) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category C Station, Acces to platform down 30 steps with rest platform and handrail. Island platform accessed only by stairs, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cherry Tree is 2 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Cherry Tree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cherry Tree: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cherry Tree: 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 Preston platform: From Green Lane down 50 metre ramps with handrail to platform. Colne platform: Step free access from Green Lane. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, 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, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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