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Visit Blackpool by Train
Find out about trains to Blackpool, how to get great discounts on your travel, and top offers on things to do when you get there
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Welcome to Blackpool
The Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool is famous for many things, including its beautiful sandy beaches and 3 piers, the Pleasure Beach amusement park, the seafront prom and the Blackpool Illuminations, and of course the Blackpool Tower, built back in 1894 and still going strong.
Find out more about travelling to Blackpool by train below, along with everything you need to know about the town. Discover all the best things to do and places to visit in Blackpool – and don’t forget you can save money on your train travel with a Railcard(external link, opens in a new tab). And by taking the train you are also helping to lower carbon emissions.
If you fancy travelling a bit further afield, you can also visit our Day Trips from Blackpool by Train page.
How to get to Blackpool by train
Blackpool has 3 stations:
Blackpool North: This is Blackpool’s main station. There are regular direct trains to and from many destinations, including Preston, Wigan, Manchester, Liverpool, Bolton, Blackburn, Leeds and York. If you’re coming from or going to London Euston you can change at Preston or Crewe, and there are also some direct services each day
Blackpool South: For trains to and from Preston via St Annes-on-the sea and Lytham
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: The next station from Blackpool South, adjacent to the Pleasure Beach Resort
You can plan your Blackpool train journey, find the cheapest fares and book tickets online with our Journey Planner.
Fastest journey times to Blackpool by train
From | To | Journey time from* |
|---|---|---|
London | Blackpool | 2 hr 51 min |
Edinburgh | Blackpool | 2 hr 58 min |
Birmingham | Blackpool | 2 hr 7 min |
Bristol | Blackpool | 3 hr 39 min |
Leeds | Blackpool | 2 hr 6 min |
Liverpool | Blackpool | 1 hr 18 min |
Manchester | Blackpool | 1 hr 14 min |
Newcastle | Blackpool | 4 hr 3 min |
* Please note, some journeys will take longer and you may have to change trains
Get great offers on top Blackpool attractions
Visit National Rail’s Days Out Guide(external link, opens in a new tab) for more great offers when you travel by train.
1/3 OFF: SEA LIFE Blackpool
From the sunny shoreline to the darkest depths of the ocean, there is a whole underwater world to discover, with over 2,500 creatures to see
1/3 OFF: Madame Tussauds Blackpool
Step into the world of fame and celebrity, including the Strictly Experience, and get up close and personal with all of your favourite stars
1/3 OFF: The Blackpool Tower Eye
Journey 380 feet above the ground to the top of The Blackpool Tower, and brave our spectacular glass skywalk, where you can see the famous promenade below
More attractions in Blackpool
Visit the Pleasure Beach Resort(external link, opens in a new tab), where you can ride legendary roller coaster, the Big One, or Valhalla, winner of the World’s Best Water Ride
Live and breathe Lancashire’s ‘orrible past at The Blackpool Tower Dungeon(external link, opens in a new tab) (and get 1/3 OFF entry with National Rail’s Days Out Guide)
Take a Heritage Tram Tour(external link, opens in a new tab) and visit Tramtown(external link, opens in a new tab) to see how the wheels keep on turning!
Free things to do in Blackpool
Between the end of August and January you can see the spectacular Blackpool Illuminations(external link, opens in a new tab) – 6 miles of ’the greatest free light show on Earth’
Stroll along Blackpool’s Golden Mile and enjoy the beautiful sandy beach and 3 different piers
Visit the Grundy Art Gallery(external link, opens in a new tab) to explore the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions
Escape the hustle and bustle at the Grade II-listed Stanley Park(external link, opens in a new tab)
Accessible Blackpool
If you require assistance for any part of your rail journey, please visit our Passenger Assist page to find out more
To search or browse accessible attractions, restaurants, hotels and more, visit the AccessAble website(external link, opens in a new tab)
Theatre and shows in Blackpool
See a show at the legendary Winter Gardens Blackpool(external link, opens in a new tab), a fixture of the town since 1878
Another historic venue, Blackpool Grand Theatre(external link, opens in a new tab), also hosts a variety of events
Get ready to party at Viva Blackpool(external link, opens in a new tab) cabaret
LGBTQI+ Blackpool
Every year, Blackpool hosts its annual Pride Festival(external link, opens in a new tab)
The Flying Handbag(external link, opens in a new tab) is Blackpool‘s purpose-built LGBTQI+ venue
The premiere drag show in town has been running at Funny Girls(external link, opens in a new tab) since 1994
Blackpool in film and TV
Blackpool is a popular shooting location for many films and TV shows, including:
Strictly Come Dancing‘s annual special from The Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Star Wars spin-off Andor
Tim Burton‘s movie, Miss Peregrine‘s Home for Peculiar Children
Murder on the Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson
Find out more about Blackpool
Go to the Visit Blackpool website(external link, opens in a new tab).
Get 1/3 off train fares with a Railcard
Save up to 1/3 off your trips when you travel by train with a Railcard
From children to seniors, over 20 million people in Great Britain can save with a Railcard. See which one is right for you
Buy yours today for just £30 and you’ll make the cost back in 1 or 2 trips!
Journey times and offers are correct at time of publication but subject to change.
Main image credit: © Visit Blackpool
Blackpool Pleasure Beach image credit: © Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Illuminations image credit: © Visit Blackpool
Winter Gardens image credit: © Winter Gardens
LGBTQI+ Blackpool image credit: © Jill Reidy
The Blackpool Tower Ballroom image credit: © Merlin
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