The average train between Croydon and Blackpool takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Croydon to Blackpool train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Croydon to Blackpool train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Croydon to Blackpool train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Blackpool is 336 km. The road distance is 385 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily.