The average train between Brighton and Blackpool takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Blackpool. 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 Brighton and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Blackpool? 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 Brighton to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Blackpool station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Brighton to Blackpool train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Blackpool train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Brighton to Blackpool train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Blackpool is 386.6 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Blackpool North via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 37m.