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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
$26
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
107 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Blackpool will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
It's difficult to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Blackpool without transferring at least 2 times.
L89194 · G89581
L89192 · G89573
L89205 · G89597
L89212 · G89552
L89188 · G89564
C21337+
W34144+
G89564
C21336+
C01369+
G89573
W33941+
G89581+
C21335
C21333+
W34286+
G89597
C21338+
W34046+
G89556Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Blackpool run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:35, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 66 miles (107 km) distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 66 miles (107 km) |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 1:35 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Blackpool trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L89212 · G89552 | 6:24 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h26 | 8:50 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
L89212 · G89552 | 6:24 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h30 | 8:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G00777+ G89042 · G88955 | 6:49 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h20 | 9:09 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
G00777+ G89042 · P24736 | 6:49 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h35 | 9:24 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
L89180 · G89556 | 6:55 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h29 | 9:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
L89180 · G89556 | 6:55 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h25 | 9:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
C21338+ W34046+ G89556 | 7:16 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h04 | 9:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 2 transfers | |
C21338+ W34046+ G89556 | 7:16 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h08 | 9:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
G66607+ G89560 | 7:21 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h32 | 9:53 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G00779+ G89062 · P24740 | 7:50 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h35 | 10:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
L89188 · G89564 | 7:54 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h26 | 10:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
L89188 · G89564 | 7:54 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h30 | 10:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
C21337+ W34144+ G89564 | 8:17 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h07 | 10:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
C21337+ W34144+ G89564 | 8:17 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h03 | 10:20 AM Layton (LAY) | 2 transfers | |
W34021+ G89569 | 8:44 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h07 | 10:51 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G00847+ G89045 · P24744 | 8:49 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h36 | 11:25 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
G00847+ G89045 · G88961 | 8:49 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h15 | 11:04 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
L89192 · G89573 | 8:55 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h28 | 11:23 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
L89192 · G89573 | 8:55 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h24 | 11:19 AM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
C21336+ C01369+ G89573 | 9:16 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h03 | 11:19 AM Layton (LAY) | 2 transfers | |
C21336+ C01369+ G89573 | 9:16 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h07 | 11:23 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
W34070+ G89577 | 9:44 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h06 | 11:50 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G00849+ G89047 · P24749 | 9:50 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h35 | 12:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
G00849+ G89047 · G88965 | 9:50 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h14 | 12:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
L89194 · G89581 | 9:55 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h25 | 12:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
L89194 · G89581 | 9:55 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h29 | 12:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
C21335+ W33941+ G89581 | 10:16 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h04 | 12:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 2 transfers | |
C21335+ W33941+ G89581 | 10:16 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h08 | 12:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
W34038+ G89585 · P24752 | 10:44 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h41 | 1:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
L89199 · G89589 | 10:55 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h25 | 1:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
C21334+ W33935+ G89589 | 11:16 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h04 | 1:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 2 transfers | |
W34102+ G89593 · P24756 | 11:44 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h41 | 2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
W34102+ G89593 | 11:44 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h06 | 1:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
L89205 · G89597 | 11:55 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h25 | 2:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
L89205 · G89597 | 11:55 AM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h29 | 2:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
C21333+ W34286+ G89597 | 12:16 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h04 | 2:20 PM Layton (LAY) | 2 transfers | |
C21333+ W34286+ G89597 | 12:16 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h08 | 2:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
W34198+ G89602 | 12:44 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h06 | 2:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
G00858+ G89051 · P24759 | 12:49 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h36 | 3:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
G00858+ G89051 · G88978 | 12:49 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h15 | 3:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 transfers | |
L89208 · G89607 | 12:55 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h27 | 3:22 PM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
L89208 · G89607 | 12:55 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h32 | 3:27 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 transfer | |
C21332+ C01372+ G89607 | 1:16 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h06 | 3:22 PM Layton (LAY) | 2 transfers | |
G00861+ G89067 · P24761 | 1:49 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h37 | 4:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
L89210 · G89617 | 1:55 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h26 | 4:21 PM Layton (LAY) | 1 transfer | |
C21331+ W34290+ G89617 | 2:16 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h05 | 4:21 PM Layton (LAY) | 2 transfers | |
G00866+ G89053 · P24729 | 2:49 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h36 | 5:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
G00875+ G89055 · P24734 | 3:49 PM Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) | 2h37 | 6:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 transfers | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Blackpool trains use the Stoke-on-Trent to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool South. Use this guide to compare Stoke-on-Trent and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stoke-on-Trent has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Wi-Fi is available at Stoke-on-Trent. ATMs are available at Stoke-on-Trent.
Ticket office support is available at Stoke-on-Trent. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Parking, WC.
Available at Stoke-on-Trent: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stoke-on-Trent: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Longport is 4 km from Stoke-on-Trent city centre. Public transport options include:
Longport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Longport.
Available at Longport: Parking.
Available at Longport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Longport: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Wheelchair users may need assistance on Platform 1 as there are no lowered kerbs on the pavements and the gradient of the ramp to the platform is steep. The gradient of the ramp to Platform 2 is moderate. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible taxis: Euro 01782 314444, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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