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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Blackpool
Showing times and prices for 22 Aug
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
224 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Blackpool will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Gloucester 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 224 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 36 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.
9:495h36Gloucester15:25Blackpool£431One-way0 changes- 7:024h23Gloucester11:25Blackpool£641One-way0 changes
- 7:024h23Gloucester11:25Blackpool£641One-way0 changes
- 9:495h36Gloucester15:25Blackpool£431One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gloucester to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 224 km
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3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Blackpool trains for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:48 Gloucester | 3h36 | 12:24 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:49 Gloucester | 4h36 | 13:25 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Blackpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Gloucester to Blackpool run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 3h 35m.
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 £26
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 4:59 |
Last train 20:56 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 £26
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Gloucester to Blackpool trainsAvanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Gloucester and Blackpool from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 35m
Cheapest Price
£44
Avanti West Coast frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 26m
Cheapest Price
£175
Cross Country frequency
2 a day
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Things to do in Blackpool
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Blackpool Promenade
Famous seafront promenade for walking, sea views, tram rides and easy access to piers, theatres and seasonal illuminations.
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Golden Mile
Traditional entertainment district around the Tower with arcades, theatres, shops and classic seaside atmosphere day and evening.
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Stanley Park
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Fish and Chips
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British pound sterling (£)
Blackpool is usually cheaper than major UK city breaks, with lower hotel rates and casual dining. Transport costs are modest, especially if you mostly walk along the seafront.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a basic meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a mid-range meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, though small change is appreciated.
BPL Transport
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £6.60
To the city centre
Blackpool North -> Blackpool Tower
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Contactless card and device payment is accepted for single fares and 1, 3 and 7 Day Saver tickets on Blackpool Transport buses and trams.
- Blackpool North Station is served by the tramway; every other tram serves Blackpool North Station, with North Pier close to Blackpool Tower.
FAQs: Gloucester to Blackpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Gloucester to Blackpool can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £44, while the average price tends to be around £69.
The train journey from Gloucester to Blackpool covers a distance of 224 km and takes approximately 3h 35m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Gloucester to Blackpool is 224 km.
The first train from Gloucester to Blackpool leaves at 4:59.
The last train from Gloucester to Blackpool departs at 20:56.
Trains from Gloucester to Blackpool run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Gloucester to Blackpool.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Gloucester to Blackpool.
To get from Gloucester to Blackpool, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Gloucester to Blackpool.
The train station in Gloucester that goes to Blackpool is Gloucester station (GCR), and it arrives at Blackpool North (BPN).
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Blackpool is by coach, costing approximately £26.
Booking trains from Gloucester to Blackpool in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Gloucester to Blackpool offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, featuring views of the Severn Valley, rolling countryside, and glimpses of the Pennines. While not considered one of the most scenic routes in the UK, it provides pleasant scenery along the way.
A day trip from Gloucester to Blackpool is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 35m. Trains run 15 times per day.
To fully enjoy Blackpool's attractions, including the Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach, and the Illuminations, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Gloucester to Blackpool.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Blackpool
Most Gloucester to Blackpool trains use the Gloucester to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool South. Use this guide to compare Gloucester and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Gloucester
Arrival train stations in Blackpool
Which Gloucester station do trains to Blackpool leave from?
Trains from Gloucester to Blackpool leave from Gloucester. The station is from Gloucester city centre at Gloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE.
GloucesterGloucester station, Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE
City-centre transport
Getting to Gloucester from Gloucester city centre
Bus8 · 1m · £4 · every ~9 min
Gloucester train station facilities and services
Gloucester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gloucester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Gloucester. ATMs are available at Gloucester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Gloucester.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gloucester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Gloucester: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gloucester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Blackpool station do trains from Gloucester arrive at?
Trains from Gloucester to Blackpool most often arrive at Blackpool North. Some services arrive at Blackpool South, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Blackpool arrival station.
Blackpool NorthBlackpool North station, Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AB+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesReplacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station entrance
MetroNearest tram stop half a mile
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.
Blackpool SouthBlackpool South station, Waterloo Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2FA
City-centre transport
Getting to Blackpool South from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus11 · 4m · £4 · every ~10 min
68 · 7m · £8 · every ~9 min
21, 26 · 16m · every ~2 min
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.
LaytonLayton station, Bispham Road, Layton, Lancashire, FY2 0SX+44 8002006060
City-centre transport
Getting to Layton from Blackpool city centre
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainBlackpool North - Manchester Oxford Road, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly, Blackpool North - Bolton, Blackpool North - Stockport · 2m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
Bus14, 6, 400, 8 · 18m · £4 · every ~34 min
14, 11, 6, 8 · 21m · £4 · every ~34 min
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.
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