Train Cardiff to Blackpool from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Blackpool takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

4h 52m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 24m

£69–133

Cardiff to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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