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Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Award-winning family museum with Victorian streets, toys, transport, and social history. Halifax’s best museum for broad local heritage.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Halifax is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Halifax will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 2 trains from Blackpool to Halifax, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 23 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 Halifax run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €3 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 49 miles (80 km) distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 49 miles (80 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €3 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Award-winning family museum with Victorian streets, toys, transport, and social history. Halifax’s best museum for broad local heritage.
Historic house museum of Anne Lister and the Rawson family. Essential for period interiors, queer history, and Shibden Valley setting.
Textile machinery museum in a former mill. Visit to see working looms and understand the engineering behind Yorkshire’s wool industry.
Restored Georgian and Victorian square-like courtyard packed with events and architecture. Halifax’s top place to stroll, meet, and absorb the town’s character.
Wooded valley parkland around Shibden Hall with paths, boating lake, and open views. Excellent for combining history with outdoor time.
Leafy public park with ornamental gardens, lake, and hillside views. Popular for walks and a relaxing break near the town centre.
A hearty Calderdale stew of corned beef, potatoes, onion and root veg, long linked with Halifax home cooking and local pubs.
A crumbly, sharp Yorkshire cheese traditionally eaten across West Yorkshire, often with fruit cake, biscuits or in savoury dishes.
A rich steamed suet pudding filled with beef and onion gravy, a classic Yorkshire comfort dish found in traditional Halifax-area pubs.
Elegant fine dining in Shibden Mill Inn with polished British cooking, tasting menus and a refined historic setting near Halifax.
Popular modern grill and steakhouse in Halifax, valued for generous portions, burgers and a lively casual atmosphere.
Historic Halifax pub known for real ale, steaks and classic British dishes in a traditional stone building with character.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, buses are affordable, and budget eats are easy to find compared with larger tourist cities.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually just small change.
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Halifax Railway Station -> Halifax Town Centre
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Halifax 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 Halifax, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Blackpool to Halifax trains use the Blackpool North to Halifax station pair. Use this guide to compare Blackpool and Halifax 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.
Halifax has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Halifax.
Ticket office support is available at Halifax.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Halifax: Parking, WC.
Available at Halifax: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Halifax: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station Lift access to platforms, 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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