Cardiff to Blackpool Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Blackpool takes 4h 54m 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 54m
Duration: 206 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 19m

£60–111

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 10:22 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:55 PM → 9:25 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:23 PM → 10:45 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
6:53 PM → 11:47 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
8:10 PM → 12:20 AM
Arrives next day
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 36m • 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, October 30, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 36m • 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:09 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:05 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:45 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 36m • 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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:24 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 36m • 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.