Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Food available
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£26
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 37 m
Trains on 17 Sept
16
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
To travel from Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) you need to make at least one change.
W34268+
G89832
W33861+
G89845
W33903+
G89836
G89857+
W34060
W33999+
G89827
W34004_W34251 · C01368
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G89843
G89867+
W34124
W33903+
G89836
G89857+
W34060Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 168 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£54 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
A coach is £17 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £46.
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) costing on average £54.
Other travel options to Birmingham New Street (BHM) take longer:
Ferry takes on average 2h 45m.
Coach takes on average 4h 13m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 2h 27m by car). Tickets start at around £54 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89838+ W34195 · W34219 | On time 19:22 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h44 | 22:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
W33861+ G89845 | Delayed 20:18 20:22Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h45 | 23:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
W34004_W34251 · C01368 | 5:35 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h22 | 7:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W34207+ G89822 | 6:22 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h44 | 9:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W34271+ G89826 | 7:21 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h45 | 10:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W34265+ G89831 | 8:23 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h44 | 11:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W33903+ G89836 | 9:25 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h41 | 12:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W33933+ G89843 | 10:25 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h41 | 13:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C01362+ G89850 | 11:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h42 | 14:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W34060+ G89857 | 12:25 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h41 | 15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W34160+ G89863 | 13:25 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h41 | 16:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W34124+ G89867 | 14:25 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h41 | 17:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C01365+ G89819 | 15:23 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h43 | 18:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W00587+ G89823 | 16:22 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h45 | 19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W33999+ G89827 | 17:22 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h44 | 20:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
W34268+ G89832 | 18:22 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h44 | 21:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 168 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 168 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 4:55 |
Last train 19:22 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Blackpool North (BPN) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Blackpool North to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Blackpool North (BPN) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Blackpool North.
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
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.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
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