The average train between Waterloo Station and Blackpool takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Waterloo Station to Blackpool train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Waterloo Station to Blackpool train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Blackpool train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Blackpool is 324.6 km. The road distance is 366 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.