Paignton to Blackpool train with Cross Country

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Paignton to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£100

Average price

£128

Fastest journey

6 h 12 m

Average duration

6 h 20 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

378 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paignton to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Paignton to Blackpool will cost around £128 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Paignton 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 378 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 12 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 27 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.

CrossCountry
04:576h27
Paignton
11:24Blackpool
£1001One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
09:146h12
Paignton
15:26Blackpool
£1561One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Paignton to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Paignton to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £94.

Distance: 378 km

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Coach

£127

Average Price

£42

Average Price

Cheapest

7h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 34m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 15m

Average total duration

9h 45m

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30m

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Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Paignton to Blackpool

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Trains from Paignton to Blackpool run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £94 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
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 £42
Distance
378 km
Average train duration
6h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
£94
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
6h 12m
First train
04:59
Last train
17:40
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 £42

Train companies: Cross Country, first_great_western from Paignton to Blackpool trainsCross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Paignton and Blackpool from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 11m
Cheapest Price
£325
Cross Country frequency
1 a day

first_great_western

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 31m
Cheapest Price
£333
first_great_western frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Paignton to Blackpool train

FAQs: Travel by train from Paignton to Blackpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paignton to Blackpool.
FAQs
The train distance from Paignton to Blackpool is 378 km.
To get from Paignton to Blackpool, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Paignton to Blackpool covers a distance of 378 km and takes approximately 6h 12m. Trains run 9 per day.
The first train from Paignton to Blackpool leaves at 4:59.
The last train from Paignton to Blackpool departs at 17:40.
Trains from Paignton to Blackpool run approximately 9 times per day.
Booking trains from Paignton to Blackpool in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Paignton to Blackpool.
The cost of a train ticket from Paignton to Blackpool can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £94, while the average price tends to be around £127.
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Blackpool is by coach, costing approximately £42.
The train station in Paignton that goes to Blackpool is Paignton station (PGN), and it arrives at Blackpool North (BPN).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Paignton to Blackpool.
Yes, you can take the train from Paignton to Blackpool.
There is no night train service from Paignton to Blackpool.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Paignton and Blackpool

Paignton
Blackpool
The major train station for departures in Paignton is Paignton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Paignton for your trip from Paignton to Blackpool.
Amenities at train station
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HotelHotel
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:55 - 19:00 Saturday 06:55 - 16:55 Sunday 10:10 - 17:10
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Winter Prices
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms, access between platforms via level crossing to the north of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible public telephones: The public phones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis or member of staff
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Paignton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the front of the station

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