7:533h31Nottingham11:24Blackpool£931One-way0 changes
9:453h39Nottingham13:24Blackpool£941One-way0 changes
8:533h31Nottingham12:24Blackpool£951One-way0 changes
8:533h31Nottingham12:24Blackpool£951One-way0 changes
7:533h31Nottingham11:24Blackpool£931One-way0 changes
9:453h39Nottingham13:24Blackpool£941One-way0 changes
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Compare train and coach for Nottingham to Blackpool
The cheapest option from Nottingham to Blackpool is coach, with an average price of £25. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Blackpool among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Distance: 158 km
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£87 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest option |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest option 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Blackpool trains for today, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C21804+ G88965 · G89047 | On time 8:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h19 | 12:04 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
C21804+ G89581 | On time 8:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h39 | 12:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
C21804+ G89047 · P24749 | On time 8:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h40 | 12:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
C21335+ W33941+ G89581 | On time 8:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h31 | 12:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
C21335+ W33941+ P24752 | On time 8:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h32 | 13:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
C21812+ G89589 | On time 9:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h39 | 13:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 1 change | |
C21334+ P24756+ W33935 | On time 9:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 4h32 | 14:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
C21334+ G89589+ W33935 | On time 9:53 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h31 | 13:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
C21811+ G89051 · P24759 | On time 11:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h40 | 15:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
C21591+ P24761 · G89067 | On time 12:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h41 | 16:26 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Blackpool
Typically, there are 16 trains per day from Nottingham to Blackpool, including direct trains, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 158 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 158 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Lowest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 4:55 |
Last train 21:19 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Blackpool trainsEast Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Blackpool from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to Blackpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Blackpool
Most Nottingham to Blackpool trains use the Nottingham to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Layton. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Blackpool leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, 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 Nottingham arrive at?
Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre
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.
Getting to Layton from Blackpool city centre
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Blackpool South from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
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