The average train between Rotherham and Blackpool takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Blackpool station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Rotherham to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Rotherham to Blackpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Rotherham and Blackpool is 119.6 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Blackpool North via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 9m.