The average train between Durham and Blackpool takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Blackpool station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Durham to Blackpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Blackpool train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Durham to Blackpool train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Durham and Blackpool is 143.3 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Blackpool North via Leeds in around 3h 56m.