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Fleetwood Museum
Local maritime museum at Fleetwood with fishing, lifeboat, and dock heritage displays. A strong nearby choice for understanding the Fylde coast's working history.
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£2
Fastest journey
5 m
Average duration
5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
5 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Poulton-le-Fylde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Poulton-le-Fylde will cost around £2 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 1 trains that leave Blackpool for Poulton-le-Fylde 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 5 km distance in an average of 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Poulton-le-Fylde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 5 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£2 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price |
36m Average total duration Fastest 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Poulton-le-Fylde trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:04 Blackpool | 0h05 | 6:09 Poulton-le-Fylde | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:04 Blackpool | 0h05 | 8:09 Poulton-le-Fylde | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Blackpool to Poulton-le-Fylde run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 5m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 5m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Poulton-le-Fylde — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Poulton-le-Fylde trip today.
Local maritime museum at Fleetwood with fishing, lifeboat, and dock heritage displays. A strong nearby choice for understanding the Fylde coast's working history.
Museum in Thornton showing the social and industrial history of the Fylde area. Good for local stories, photographs, and a community-focused visit near Poulton.
Well-known art gallery and museum in Blackpool with modern displays, temporary exhibitions, and local history collections. A varied cultural option within easy reach.
Central square and shopping area with regular markets, historic buildings, and a lively local feel. The best place to start exploring Poulton on foot.
Main green space near the centre with sports facilities, open lawns, and family-friendly paths. Ideal for a relaxed walk close to shops and the railway station.
Leafy walking and cycling route on a former railway line, popular with locals for wildlife and easy access through suburban edges of Poulton and Carleton.
A lightly smoked haddock fillet from nearby Fleetwood, traditionally eaten for breakfast or supper. It reflects the Fylde coast's long fishing heritage.
Brown shrimps landed on the Lancashire coast, often served potted in spiced butter. A classic local seaside delicacy with deep regional roots.
A robust Lancashire stew of lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes. It is one of the county's best-known traditional comfort dishes.
Well-known Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza and classic mains. Lively, dependable and popular for casual meals in the town centre.
Stylish bistro known for modern British cooking, steaks and seafood in a smart but relaxed setting in Poulton-le-Fylde.
Traditional pub and dining room serving British favourites, grills and Sunday roasts in a friendly market-town atmosphere.
Moderate for a small Lancashire town: pub meals and coffee are reasonable, but hotels and rail travel can raise daily costs versus similar UK market towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Poulton-le-Fylde 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 Poulton-le-Fylde, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Blackpool to Poulton-le-Fylde trains use the Blackpool North to Poulton-le-Fylde station pair. Use this guide to compare Blackpool and Poulton-le-Fylde 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.
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
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.
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Layton: Parking.
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.
Poulton-le-Fylde has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Poulton-le-Fylde.
Ticket office support is available at Poulton-le-Fylde.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poulton-le-Fylde: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poulton-le-Fylde: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access from Breck Road into ticket hall then by means of passenger operated lift, now available to the island platform from first to last train. Alternatively 37 steps with rest platform and handrail from ticket hall to island platform, 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: Cards only. Other users can obtain Promise to Pay tickets, 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.
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