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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bedford to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£97
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bedford to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bedford to Blackpool will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £97.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bedford for Blackpool every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:274h57Bedford14:24Blackpool£971One-way0 changes
- 9:274h57Bedford14:24Blackpool£971One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bedford to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £85.
Distance: 255 km
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£95 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bedford to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Bedford to Blackpool trains for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 6:11 Bedford | 4h39 | 10:50 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Blackpool
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Trains from Bedford to Blackpool run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 4h 14m.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 14m |
First train 4:59 |
Last train 20:30 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 28 days |
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FAQs: Bedford to Blackpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Blackpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bedford and Blackpool
Most Bedford to Blackpool trains use the Bedford to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool South. Use this guide to compare Bedford and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bedford station do trains to Blackpool leave from?
Bedford train station facilities and services
Bedford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bedford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bedford. ATMs are available at Bedford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bedford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bedford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bedford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is adjacent to the taxi rank at the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Bedford St Johns from Bedford city centre
Bedford St Johns train station facilities and services
Bedford St Johns has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bedford St Johns.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bedford St Johns: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bedford St Johns: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedford St Johns: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Blackpool station do trains from Bedford arrive at?
Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool North train station facilities and services
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Layton from Blackpool city centre
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton train station facilities and services
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Blackpool South from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South train station facilities and services
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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