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Outbound fromDurham to Blackpool Pleasure Beach by train
It takes an average of 5h 6m to travel from Durham to Blackpool Pleasure Beach by train, over a distance of around 91 miles (146 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Durham to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and tickets for this journey start from £25.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:11 | |
| Departure station | Durham | |
| Arrival station | Blackpool Pleasure Beach | |
| Journey time | From 3h 57m | |
| Distance | 91 miles (146 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £25.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Durham to Blackpool Pleasure Beach by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Durham to Blackpool Pleasure Beach? Look no further.
You'll usually find 24 trains per day running between Durham and Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which usually take 5 hours 6 minutes to complete the 91 miles (146 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 57 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Blackpool Pleasure Beach by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Durham to Blackpool Pleasure Beach start from £25.60 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Blackpool Pleasure Beach? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Durham to Blackpool Pleasure Beach
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