The cheapest and fastest trains from Coatbridge to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coatbridge to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coatbridge to Blackpool will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £66.
Of the 2 trains that leave Coatbridge for Blackpool every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Coatbridge to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coatbridge to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £30.
Distance: 236 km
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Live departures
Coatbridge to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Coatbridge to Blackpool trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:26 Coatbridge | 3h27 | 08:53 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:26 Coatbridge | 5h00 | 15:26 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coatbridge to Blackpool
Trains from Coatbridge to Blackpool run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 19:06. The fastest train covers the 236 km distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 01:10 |
Last train 19:06 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from Coatbridge to Blackpool trainsAvanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between Coatbridge and Blackpool from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Coatbridge to Blackpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coatbridge 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Coatbridge and Blackpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:46 - 19:34 Saturday 05:46 - 19:34 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level from car park to platform 1, steep ramp to platform 2 Blue Badge parking bays: 8
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 1, connecting stairs & underpass to platform 2
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Bank Street under the railway bridge
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Help Point on Platform 1 Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off at the bus stop on Whifflet Street outside the shopping area
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 23:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station entrance
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station Entrance on Waterloo Road (bridge above station)
- Metro: Nearest tram stop one mile
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up and drop off on Benson Road near junction of Delaware Road.
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