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St Helens to Blackpool Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

6 trains operate daily from St Helens to Blackpool. The train trip from St Helens to Blackpool is usually about one hour and one minute long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance28 mi (45 km)
Fastest train1h 1m
Lowest price€20.87
Trains per day6
Most frequent serviceNorthern Rail
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from St Helens to Blackpool?

Northern Rail is the one and only train line which connects St Helens to Blackpool. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Northern Rail61h 2m€20.87
  • Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from St Helens to Blackpool

The distance between St Helens and Blackpool is approximately 28 miles, or 45 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour and 1 minute, As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from St Helens to Blackpool. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs St Helens at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 6 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from St Helens to Blackpool.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Blackpool to St Helens.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in St Helens?

Main departure station: St Helens Central Station

There is one train station in St Helens.

All train stations in St Helens:

  • St Helens Central Station

Where is the train station in Blackpool?

Main arrival station: Blackpool North Station

Blackpool has one train station.

Train stations in Blackpool:

  • Blackpool North Station

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