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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
3 h 26 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Blackpool will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 5 trains that leave Newcastle for Blackpool 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 159 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 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 Newcastle to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 159 km
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£106 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Newcastle to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Blackpool trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 03:21 Newcastle | 4h33 | 07:54 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:42 Newcastle | 3h42 | 08:24 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:01 Newcastle | 4h03 | 11:04 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Blackpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Newcastle to Blackpool run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:35, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 159 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 159 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 02:35 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, LNER from Newcastle to Blackpool trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, LNER trains will get you between Newcastle 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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Travelling from Newcastle to Blackpool
The train from Newcastle to Blackpool takes roughly 4 and a half hours on routes operated by Virgin Trains, Northern Rail and Transpennine Trains. Journeys involve one or two stops at York and Manchester Piccadilly. There are roughly two or three trains per hour departing from Newcastle throughout the day. On Sundays, the service is reduced with trains starting later and finishing earlier.
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Travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackpool
 Travelling |
Newcastle Central Station is a listed Victorian building in the heart of the city centre and is one of the busiest rail hubs in the North of England. The Central Station is on the green and yellow lines of the Tyne and Wear Metro system, linking the station to points in the city, the Airport and onto Gateshead and Sunderland. Many local buses, operated by companies such as Arriva, Stagecoach and Go North East, operate an efficient and frequent service to the station from the city and surrounding towns, such as County Durham and Teeside. There is a weekend night bus service in Newcastle. There are taxi ranks outside the entrance. |
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 Arriving |
Blackpool is one of Britain's favourite holiday spots, with something for all ages. Its two most visited attractions are the Pleasure Beach and the Blackpool Tower. The town also boasts three piers, seven miles of coastline and a lively nightlife. All of the piers and Blackpool Tower feature regular live shows. Blackpool North is the town's main station and is centrally located, but one stop further takes visitors to Blackpool South for the Pleasure Beach. Both stations have taxi ranks while horse-drawn taxis are also available at Blackpool South. The Blackpool Tramway operates along the seafront and is within walking distance of both stations. |
FAQs: Newcastle to Blackpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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 Newcastle and Blackpool
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Dining
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Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Metro Station Car Park.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
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ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibility
WCHotel
LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- 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 Level access from Carlyle Avenue and 200 metre ramp footbridge links Ventnor Road to Carlyle Avenue near station entrance.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Burlington Road West (Outside the Henson Hotel towards Preston) & (Outside the Big Blue Hotel towards Blackpool South) approximately 120 yards from the station.
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found Office- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found Office- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, From Squires Gate Lane along lit passageway onto footbridge, down 30 steps with rest platform and handrail. No wheelchair access
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machine is located on the station platform.
- 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: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops near Station entrance on Squires Gate Lane. (Station side for Preston, opposite side for Blackpool)
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