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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Birmingham will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 8 trains from Blackpool to Birmingham, including 8 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 41 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.

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Trains from Blackpool to Birmingham run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:51, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 1:51 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 5 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Blackpool to Birmingham.
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Birmingham trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89811+ W33252 | On time 8:58 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h05 | 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89811+ W33252+ G01016 | On time 8:58 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h00 | 11:58 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
G89811+ W33252 | On time 9:01 AM Layton (LAY) | 3h02 | 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89811+ W33252+ G01016 | On time 9:01 AM Layton (LAY) | 2h57 | 11:58 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
P24078+ W33252 | On time 9:16 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h47 | 12:03 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
P24078+ W33252+ G01016 | On time 9:16 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h42 | 11:58 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
G89813+ W33141+ G01020 | On time 9:57 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h59 | 12:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
G89813+ W33371 | On time 10:00 AM Layton (LAY) | 3h06 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89813+ W33141+ G01020 | On time 10:00 AM Layton (LAY) | 2h56 | 12:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
C31899 · G89157+ W33371 | On time 10:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 2h46 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
G89157+ W33371 | On time 10:37 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h29 | 1:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89837+ C01364 | On time 10:55 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h11 | 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
P24082+ C01364 | On time 11:16 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h50 | 2:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89170+ W33256 | On time 12:37 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h29 | 3:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89844+ W33369 | On time 12:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h12 | 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89844+ W33138+ G01029 | On time 12:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h02 | 3:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
P24085+ W33369 | On time 1:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h50 | 4:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89177+ W33219 | On time 2:37 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h29 | 5:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G89851+ W33275+ G01034 | On time 2:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h02 | 5:56 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 transfers | |
P24087+ W33257 | On time 3:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h50 | 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
P24074+ W33151 | On time 5:16 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h50 | 8:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
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Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Science museum with interactive galleries, engines and family-friendly exhibits in Millennium Point.
Historic home of the Pre-Raphaelite artists, showing furnished rooms, artworks and craft details.
Restored canal-side quarter with waterside walks, bars, heritage buildings and easy access to major venues.
Lively canal junction area with historic warehouses, footbridges and one of Birmingham's best urban walks.
Creative district known for street art, independent culture, music heritage and alternative city energy.
A rich curry style developed by Birmingham's South Asian community, often cooked with green chillies, coriander and onions. It is the city's signature dish.
A spicy Indian snack of potato, chickpeas, noodles, chutneys and crisp pastry pieces. Popular in Birmingham's Pakistani and Indian food culture.
A flaky layered flatbread, often served with curry at breakfast or late-night eateries in the city. A staple in Birmingham's South Asian dining scene.
Michelin-starred fine dining by Aktar Islam, known for modern Indian tasting menus in an elegant canal-side setting.
Refined modern British restaurant with inventive tasting menus and polished service in a smart city-centre dining room.
Celebrated Indian vegetarian restaurant in Sparkbrook, loved for dosas, chaats and sweets in a busy casual setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local transit and casual meals are fairly manageable for tourists.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Blackpool to Birmingham trains use the Blackpool North to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham Snow Hill. Use this guide to compare Blackpool and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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