The average train between Blackpool and County Durham takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to County Durham. 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 hourly between Blackpool and County Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 9:19 PM which arrives into County Durham at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to County Durham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at County Durham station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Blackpool to County Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to County Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Blackpool to County Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Blackpool and County Durham is 126.8 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Bishop Auckland via York and Darlington in around 4h 23m.