The average train between Blackpool and Bournemouth takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Blackpool and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Blackpool to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Blackpool to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Blackpool and Bournemouth is 353.4 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Bournemouth via Preston and Wolverhampton in around 6h 50m.