The average train between Blackpool and Waterloo Road takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Waterloo Road. 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 Waterloo Road. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Waterloo Road at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Waterloo Road. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Waterloo Road station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Blackpool to Waterloo Road train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Waterloo Road train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Blackpool to Waterloo Road train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Waterloo Road is 324.5 km. The road distance is 366 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.