Train Blackpool to Cardiff from £89 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Cardiff takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. 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 54m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £89
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 59m

£68–137

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 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

3:54 PM → 7:42 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
4:37 PM → 8:39 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 9:46 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:37 PM → 10:50 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 18, 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, May 19, 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, May 20, 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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Frequently asked questions

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