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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Gateshead and Blackpool. The average train journey from Gateshead to Blackpool takes 4 hours and 17 minutes, but some Northern Rail + Connections train trips are as short as 4 hours and 1 minutes.
| Distance | 97 mi (157 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 1m |
| Lowest price | $99.59 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Gateshead to Blackpool?
Northern Rail + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Gateshead to Blackpool. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail + Connections | 8 | 4h 17m | $99.59 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Gateshead to Blackpool start from $100, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Blackpool. Northern Rail + Connections in Gateshead leaves from Heworth Station . And in Blackpool trains arrive at Blackpool North .
From Gateshead to Blackpool train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 4 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Blackpool faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 1 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Gateshead to Blackpool
The distance between Gateshead and Blackpool is approximately 97 miles, or 157 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 17 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 1 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.
Trains departing from Gateshead to Blackpool tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Gateshead at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 8 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 Gateshead.
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Station Information
Where is the train station in Gateshead?
Main departure station: Heworth Station
There is one train station in Gateshead.
All train stations in Gateshead:
Heworth Station
Where is the train station in Blackpool?
Main arrival station: Blackpool North
Blackpool has one train station.
All train stations in Blackpool:
Blackpool North
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