The average train between London and Blackpool takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
London to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your London to Blackpool train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Blackpool is 323.6 km. The road distance is 362 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.