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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 on Sep 17
$156
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$156
Fastest journey on Sep 17
4 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
4 h 41 m
Trains on Sep 17
12
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Blackpool will cost around $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
It's difficult to get from Cardiff to Blackpool without transferring at least once.
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G89593
G38949+
W34286+
G89597
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P24759
G38955+
P24738+
W34289
G38953+
W34290+
P24729
G38967+
W33935+
G89589
G38949+
W34286+
G89597
G38975+
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C01372
G38967+
G89593
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G89602Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$125 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Blackpool:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Blackpool costing on average $125 (€102).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 39m.
You'll arrive about 57m sooner (4h 11m by train vs 5h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $125 (€102) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Blackpool trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G38967+ G89589+ W33935 | 8:55 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h29 | 1:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
G38967+ G89593 | 8:55 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h55 | 1:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G38967+ P24756+ W33935 | 8:55 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h30 | 2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
G38949+ W34286+ G89597 | 9:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h31 | 2:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
G38949+ W34286+ P24759 | 9:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h32 | 3:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
G38949+ G89602 | 9:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h57 | 2:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G38975+ G89614 | 10:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h57 | 3:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G38975+ P24761+ C01372 | 10:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h33 | 4:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
G38975+ G89607+ C01372 | 10:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 4h34 | 3:27 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
G38953+ W34290+ P24729 | 11:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h32 | 5:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
G38983+ P24734+ W34292 | 12:55 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h31 | 6:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
G38955+ W34289+ P24738 | 1:53 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 5h32 | 7:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Cardiff to Blackpool run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) but you can travel from only $28 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 4:00 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Blackpool North -> Blackpool Tower
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Blackpool trains use the Cardiff Central to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Layton. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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.
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.
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.
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