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Trip Summary
You can pick from 7 daily train trips between St Albans and Blackpool. The average train journey from St Albans to Blackpool takes 4 hours and 54 minutes, but some West Midlands Railway + Connections train trips are as short as 4 hours and 41 minutes.
Distance | 182 mi (293 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 41m |
Lowest price | €77.06 |
Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway + Connections |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from St Albans to Blackpool?
West Midlands Railway + Connections is the one and only train line which connects St Albans to Blackpool. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
West Midlands Railway + Connections | 7 | 4h 54m | €114.43 |
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from St Albans to Blackpool start from €77, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Blackpool. West Midlands Railway + Connections in St Albans leaves from How Wood Station . And in Blackpool trains arrive at Blackpool North .
From St Albans to Blackpool train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 4 hours and 54 minutes. If you are looking to get to Blackpool faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 41 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between St Albans and Blackpool is approximately 182 miles, or 293 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 41 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from St Albans to Blackpool. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs St Albans at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00. 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 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Blackpool to St Albans.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in St Albans?
Main departure station: How Wood Station
There is one train station in St Albans.
All train stations in St Albans:
How Wood Station
Where is the train station in Blackpool?
Main arrival station: Blackpool North
Blackpool has one train station.
Train stations in Blackpool:
Blackpool North
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