The average train between Rugby and Blackpool takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Blackpool station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Rugby to Blackpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Blackpool train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Rugby to Blackpool train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rugby and Blackpool is 200.1 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 57m.