The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamilton to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamilton to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamilton to Blackpool will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Hamilton to Blackpool you need to make at least 2 changes.
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L09145
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L02360+
L09129
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L09206
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L09862
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L07257
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L08222
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L08222
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L08213
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L08248Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Hamilton to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamilton to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 226 km
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£46 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hamilton to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamilton to Blackpool trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y40121+ C73806+ L08210 | On time 08:50 Hamilton West (HNW) | 3h34 | 12:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y40121+ C73806+ L08210 | On time 08:56 Hamilton Central (HNC) | 3h28 | 12:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y40123+ W03062+ L09145 | On time 09:23 Hamilton West (HNW) | 4h02 | 13:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
Y40123+ W03062+ L08213 | On time 09:23 Hamilton West (HNW) | 3h27 | 12:50 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y40123+ W03062+ L08213 | On time 09:27 Hamilton Central (HNC) | 3h23 | 12:50 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y40133+ C73811+ L08248 | On time 10:53 Hamilton West (HNW) | 3h31 | 14:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y40133+ C73811+ L08248 | On time 10:56 Hamilton Central (HNC) | 3h28 | 14:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y40139+ L02360+ L08222 | On time 11:52 Hamilton West (HNW) | 2h58 | 14:50 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y40139+ L02360+ L09129 | On time 11:52 Hamilton West (HNW) | 3h33 | 15:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
Y40139+ L02360+ L08222 | On time 11:56 Hamilton Central (HNC) | 2h54 | 14:50 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y40145+ C73816+ L07257 | On time 12:57 Hamilton Central (HNC) | 3h29 | 16:26 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y40149+ W03057+ L09862 | On time 13:22 Hamilton West (HNW) | 4h03 | 17:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
Y40152+ W02487+ L09206 | On time 13:52 Hamilton West (HNW) | 4h34 | 18:26 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamilton to Blackpool
Trains from Hamilton to Blackpool run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 226 km distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 226 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 20:03 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express from Hamilton to Blackpool trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Hamilton and Blackpool from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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TransPennine Express
FAQs: Hamilton to Blackpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamilton 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamilton and Blackpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 23:20 Saturday 06:20 - 23:20 Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- 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 Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 5
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- 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: Sundays 16 & 23 September: buses will pick up/drop off at Hamilton Bus Station stance 10/11. Buses normally pick up/drop off by the station entrance on Kemp Street.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 20:04 Saturday 06:20 - 20:04 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: No
- 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 by the station entrance on Clydesdale Street
- 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 Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- 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 the station car park, Carlisle Road
- 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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