Blackpool to Cardiff Trains

Blackpool to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Cardiff takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. 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 59m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...

4h 53m

£59–112

Blackpool to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:22 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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:11 PM → 8:43 AM
Arrives next day
9h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 15m • 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 → 12:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 15m • 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 → 12:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 15m • 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 → 12:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 15m • 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 → 12:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:35 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 15m • 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 → 12:43 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:22 AM → 9:49 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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