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Compare train and bus for Salisbury to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $354. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $354, and a train costs an average of $354.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$366 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 58m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (4h 54m by train vs 5h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $366 (€301) compared to roughly $86 (€71) 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.
Live departures
Salisbury to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury to Blackpool trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:42 AM Salisbury | 5h33 | 3:15 PM Blackpool | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:47 AM Salisbury | 5h28 | 3:15 PM Blackpool | 3 transfers | |
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Why should you book Salisbury to Blackpool trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of South Western Railway or Great Western Railway (GWR) to find the best option for your trip from Salisbury to Blackpool.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury to Blackpool
Trains from Salisbury to Blackpool run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $354 (€291) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 18:47. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $354 (€291) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 4:59 AM |
Last train 6:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Salisbury to Blackpool trainsCrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Salisbury and Blackpool from $354 (€291). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Salisbury to Blackpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salisbury to Blackpool
Most Salisbury to Blackpool trains use the Salisbury to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Layton. Use this guide to compare Salisbury and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Salisbury station do trains to Blackpool leave from?
Getting to Salisbury from Salisbury city centre
Salisbury train station facilities and services
Salisbury 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 Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salisbury.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Salisbury. ATMs are available at Salisbury.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salisbury. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salisbury: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salisbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salisbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Blackpool station do trains from Salisbury arrive at?
Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool North 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
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Layton from Blackpool city centre
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton train station facilities and services
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Blackpool South from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South train station facilities and services
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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