- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to London will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
It's difficult to get from Blackpool to London without transferring at least once.
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G89832
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W34020
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G89838
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W34172
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W33973Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$118 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to London:
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to London costing on average $118 (€96).
A bus is $188 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackpool to London costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
The journey is about 1h 53m faster (2h 56m by train vs 4h 49m by car) and roughly $28 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($118 (€96) vs $146 (€118)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to London trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G89819+ W33889 | On time 3:23 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h51 | 6:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89823+ W34050 | On time 4:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h50 | 7:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89827+ W34020 | On time 5:22 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h52 | 8:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
G89822+ W33939 | 6:22 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h50 | 9:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89822+ W33939 | 6:25 AM Layton (LAY) | 2h47 | 9:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
P24701+ W34029 | 6:31 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h43 | 10:14 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89826+ W34029 | 7:21 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h53 | 10:14 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89826+ W34029 | 7:24 AM Layton (LAY) | 2h50 | 10:14 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
P24704+ W34181 | 7:30 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h42 | 11:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89831+ W34181 | 8:23 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h49 | 11:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89831+ W34181 | 8:26 AM Layton (LAY) | 2h46 | 11:12 AM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
P24707+ W34265 · W34119 | 8:30 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h33 | 12:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
P24707+ W34028 | 8:30 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h42 | 12:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89836+ W34028 | 9:25 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h47 | 12:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89836+ W34028 | 9:28 AM Layton (LAY) | 2h44 | 12:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
P24710+ W33903 · W34182 | 9:29 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h34 | 1:03 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
P24710+ W34039 | 9:29 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h43 | 1:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89843+ W34039 | 10:25 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h47 | 1:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89843+ W34039 | 10:28 AM Layton (LAY) | 2h44 | 1:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89850+ W33970 | 11:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h48 | 2:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89850+ W33970 | 11:27 AM Layton (LAY) | 2h45 | 2:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89857+ W33973 | 12:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h47 | 3:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
P24719+ W34060 · W33949 | 12:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h35 | 4:05 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
P24719+ W34172 | 12:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h44 | 4:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
G89863+ W34172 | 1:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h49 | 4:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
P24722+ W34063 | 1:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h42 | 5:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
P24722+ W34160 · W34165 | 1:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h34 | 5:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
G89867+ W34063 | 2:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h47 | 5:12 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
P24725+ W33889 | 2:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h44 | 6:14 PM London Euston (EUS) | 1 transfer | |
P24725+ W34124 · W34163 | 2:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h34 | 6:04 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Blackpool to London run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (324 km) distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 201 miles (324 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
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