Train Blackpool to Cardiff from £86 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Cardiff takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 58m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
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4h 59m

£67–132

Blackpool to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:25 PM → 4:44 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
3:23 PM → 7:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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