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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Blackpool takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 46m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 44m
£92–146

Reading to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 4h 44m.

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