Reading to Blackpool Trains

Reading to Blackpool trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Blackpool takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. 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 41m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 43m

£83–129

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 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 PM → 9:25 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
9:15 PM → 8:27 AM
Arrives next day
11h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:23 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:15 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 4:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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