Blackpool to Birmingham train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackpool to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£49

Fastest journey

2 h 26 m

Average duration

3 h 7 m

Trains per day

Distance

167 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Blackpool to Birmingham will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Blackpool for Birmingham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 3 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.

09:372h26

Blackpool

12:03Birmingham

£221One-way

0 changes

11:034h03

Blackpool

15:06Birmingham

£381One-way

0 changes

09:003h19

Blackpool

12:19Birmingham

£611One-way

0 changes

14:372h29

Blackpool

17:06Birmingham

£611One-way

0 changes

11:173h16

Blackpool

14:33Birmingham

£621One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Blackpool to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£33 Average Price	£22 Average Price Cheapest
3h 38m average duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 42m average duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Blackpool to Birmingham?

The best time to book your train from Blackpool to Birmingham is 5 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Blackpool to Birmingham route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Blackpool to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Blackpool to Birmingham.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Blackpool to Birmingham

United Kingdom

Trains from Blackpool to Birmingham run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £13 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £13

Distance

167 km

Average train duration

3h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 15m

First train

05:22

Last train

20:22

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £13

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains trains Blackpool to Birmingham

Travel between Blackpool and Birmingham from £12 with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Blackpool to Birmingham with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £12
Virgin Trains frequency: 1 a day

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Birmingham from Blackpool. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Blackpool to Birmingham train information with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 3 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: £60
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Blackpool to Birmingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Blackpool to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackpool to Birmingham.

Cheap train tickets from Blackpool to Birmingham can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Blackpool to Birmingham is £29; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Blackpool to Birmingham train time is 2 h 15 min covering the 104 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Blackpool to Birmingham leaves at 01: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Blackpool to Birmingham leaves at 22: 01.

There are 15 trains a day from Blackpool to Birmingham which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Blackpool to Birmingham train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains or Northern Rail (3). However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Blackpool to Birmingham to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 01.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Blackpool North, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Birmingham from Blackpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Blackpool to Birmingham by train is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Birmingham from Blackpool including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Blackpool and Birmingham

Blackpool

Birmingham

The major train station for departures in Blackpool is Blackpool North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Blackpool North for your trip from Blackpool to Birmingham.

Blackpool North Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Blackpool North station, Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AB

Phone Number

+44 8002006060

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 23:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

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