Reading to Blackpool Trains

Reading to Blackpool trains

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The average train between Reading and Blackpool takes 4h 42m 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 42m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 44m

£83–130

Reading to Blackpool train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

2:15 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
3:15 PM → 7:26 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 8:26 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
5:15 PM → 9:25 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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, October 22, 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, October 23, 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, October 24, 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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Frequently asked questions

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