The average train between Gateshead and Blackpool takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Blackpool station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Gateshead to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Gateshead to Blackpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gateshead and Blackpool is 158.2 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Blackpool North via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 17m.