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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
$98
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
3 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
279 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Blackpool will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
It's difficult to get from Luton to Blackpool without transferring at least 3 times.
C02598+
W33616 · C01371+
G89589
C02610+
W33756 · C01373+
G89607
C02592+
Y14781+
G89593+
W70294
C04213+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
S05709
C04213+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W33533+
G89581
C04213+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W33533+
G89581
C04219+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W33379+
G89589
C04231+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W33773+
P24759
C04213+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W33533+
P24749
C04219+
Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+
W33379+
P24752Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $9, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Luton to Blackpool:
A bus is $62 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Blackpool costing on average $108 (€108).
A bus is $99 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Blackpool costing on average $145 (€145).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (3h 39m by train vs 3h 40m by car). Tickets start at around $108 (€108) compared to roughly $74 (€74) 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 Luton to Blackpool trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33616 · C01371+ G89589+ C02598 | 8:12 AM Luton station (LUT) | 5h12 | 1:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 5 transfers | |
W33533+ C04213+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ P24749 | 8:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h59 | 12:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
S05709+ C04213+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | Delayed 8:36 AM 8:26 AMLuton station (LUT) | 4h05 | 12:31 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
W33533+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ C04213+ G89581 | 8:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h58 | 12:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3 transfers | |
Y14781+ G89593+ W88038+ C02592 | 9:12 AM Luton station (LUT) | 4h38 | 1:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 4 transfers | |
W33379+ C04219+ G89589+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | 9:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h58 | 1:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3 transfers | |
C04219+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W33379+ P24752 | 9:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h59 | 1:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
W33756 · C01373+ W70307+ C02610 | 10:12 AM Luton station (LUT) | 5h15 | 3:27 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 5 transfers | |
C04226+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ W33738+ P24756 | 10:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h59 | 2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
W33773+ C04231+ P24759+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston | 11:26 AM Luton station (LUT) | 3h59 | 3:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
W33793+ C04236+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ P24761 | Delayed 12:30 PM 12:26 PMLuton station (LUT) | 4h00 | 4:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
W33395+ P24729+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Euston+ C04244 | 1:26 PM Luton station (LUT) | 3h59 | 5:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Luton to Blackpool run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€64) but you can travel from only $9 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 173 miles (279 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 173 miles (279 km) |
Average train duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€64) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Blackpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Blackpool trip today.
Award-winning attraction charting Blackpool’s entertainment history through costumes, sets, and stories from dance, circus, and seaside shows.
Hands-on heritage museum preserving traditional paper theatre craft with workshops, miniature stages, and specialist displays for all ages.
Contemporary art gallery in a Victorian Carnegie building, known for changing exhibitions and a strong programme of modern visual culture.
Famous seafront walk lined with illuminations, beaches, piers, and tram stops; the essential route for classic Blackpool views and atmosphere.
Popular beach area around the tower and piers, ideal for classic seaside scenes, sands, and quick access to central attractions.
Large historic park with boating lake, gardens, sports facilities, and broad paths, offering a calmer side of Blackpool beyond the seafront.
Fresh fish in crisp batter with chips, a classic Lancashire seaside staple and one of Blackpool's most iconic promenade meals.
Blackpool's famous fried potato slices, traditionally sold from promenade stalls and eaten hot with salt and vinegar.
A flaky pastry filled with minced beef and onion, long linked to Lancashire working-class food and northern seaside lunches.
Well-known traditional fish and chip shop serving classic seaside favourites in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Established Italian restaurant with polished service, hearty pasta and seafood dishes, and a more refined dining feel.
Popular seafront restaurant known for fish, seafood, and steaks in a smart but relaxed setting near North Pier.
Blackpool is usually cheaper than major UK tourist cities, with lower hotel, dining, and local transport costs, especially outside peak summer weekends.
Service is often included or optional. If not, 10-12.5% in restaurants is common for good service. Round up taxi fares; cafe tipping is optional.
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Blackpool North -> Blackpool Tower
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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 Luton to Blackpool trains use the Luton to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool South. Use this guide to compare Luton and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luton.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton. ATMs are available at Luton.
Ticket office support is available at Luton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Luton Airport Parkway is 1 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton Airport Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton Airport Parkway. ATMs are available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Luton Airport Parkway.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luton Airport Parkway: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton Airport Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Luton DART Parkway has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton DART Parkway: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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.
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