- Must visit
Royal Armouries Museum
Houses a large collection of arms and armor from around the world, including historical artifacts.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Leeds will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 5 trains that leave Blackpool for Leeds on Tue, May 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Leeds:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Leeds costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Leeds trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G88981 | On time 12:19 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h08 | 2:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89857 · P28801+ G16023 | On time 12:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h45 | 3:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
G89857 · C31714 | On time 12:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h00 | 3:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G89857 · P28801+ G16023 | On time 12:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 2h42 | 3:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P24719 · C31714 | On time 12:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h58 | 3:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
P24719 · G89861 · L89265+ G15953 | On time 12:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h21 | 3:51 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3 transfers | |
P24719 · G89861+ C24619 | On time 12:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h40 | 4:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
G89861 · L89265+ G15953 | On time 12:55 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h56 | 3:51 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
C31714 | On time 1:19 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h09 | 3:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89863 · P28805+ C24619 | On time 1:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h45 | 4:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
G89863 · G88992 | On time 1:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h00 | 4:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G89863 · P28805+ C24619 | On time 1:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 2h42 | 4:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P24722 · G88992 | On time 1:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h58 | 4:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
P24722 · G89865+ G16020 | On time 1:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h42 | 5:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P24722 · G89865 · L89269+ G15950 | On time 1:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h18 | 4:48 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 3 transfers | |
G89865 · L89269+ G15950 | On time 1:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h54 | 4:48 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
G88992 | On time 2:19 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h09 | 4:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89867 · P28807+ G16020 | On time 2:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h47 | 5:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
G89867 · G88998 | On time 2:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h00 | 5:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G89867 · P28807+ G16020 | On time 2:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 2h44 | 5:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P24725 · G88998 | On time 2:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h58 | 5:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G88998 | On time 3:19 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h09 | 5:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89819 · P28808+ C24631 | On time 3:23 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h49 | 6:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
G89819 · G89003 | On time 3:26 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h01 | 6:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G89819 · P28808+ C24631 | On time 3:26 PM Layton (LAY) | 2h46 | 6:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
P24699 · G89003 | On time 3:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h57 | 6:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
G89003 | On time 4:19 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h08 | 6:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G89823 · P28809+ C24637 | On time 4:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h48 | 7:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
G89823 · P28809+ C24637 | On time 4:25 PM Layton (LAY) | 2h45 | 7:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
G89823 · G89007 | On time 4:25 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h03 | 7:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
P24702 · G89007 | On time 4:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h58 | 7:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
P24705 · C31716 | On time 5:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h58 | 8:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
P24708 · G89018 | On time 6:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2h58 | 9:28 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1 transfer | |
P24711 · G89024 · G89143 | On time 7:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h12 | 10:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
![]() | 4:29 AM Blackpool | 4h11 | 8:40 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:54 AM Blackpool | 2h37 | 8:31 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:29 AM Blackpool | 3h11 | 12:40 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:54 AM Blackpool | 2h46 | 12:40 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Blackpool to Leeds run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 2:01 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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