The average train between Blackpool and Wales takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Wales. 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 Wales. 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 Wales at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Wales. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Wales station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Blackpool to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Blackpool to Wales train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Wales is 175.6 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 4h 57m.