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Outbound fromMiddlesbrough to Blackpool by train
It takes an average of 6h 2m to travel from Middlesbrough to Blackpool by train, over a distance of around 90 miles (145 km). There are normally 89 trains per day travelling from Middlesbrough to Blackpool and tickets for this journey start from £25.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:33 | |
| Departure station | Middlesbrough | |
| Arrival station | Blackpool | |
| Journey time | From 3h 43m | |
| Distance | 90 miles (145 km) | |
| Frequency | 89 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £25.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Middlesbrough to Blackpool in 3 hours 43 minutes
If you want to travel from Middlesbrough to Blackpool by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Middlesbrough to Blackpool by train to take around 6 hours 2 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 89 trains per day running on this route, which spans 90 miles (145 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Blackpool. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Middlesbrough to Blackpool start from £25.70 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Middlesbrough to Blackpool
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