Prescot to Blackpool train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Prescot to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for 06 May

Cheapest price

£13

Average price

£13

Fastest journey

1 h 21 m

Average duration

1 h 22 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

46 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Prescot to Blackpool will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.

Fast trains

To travel from Prescot to Blackpool you need to make at least one change.

  • Northern Trains Limited
    6:351h22
    Prescot
    7:57Blackpool
    £131One-way
    1 change
  • Northern Trains Limited
    7:351h23
    Prescot
    8:58Blackpool
    £131One-way
    1 change
  • Northern Trains Limited
    8:351h22
    Prescot
    9:57Blackpool
    £131One-way
    1 change
  • Northern Trains Limited
    9:351h22
    Prescot
    10:57Blackpool
    £131One-way
    1 change
  • Northern Trains Limited
    10:351h22
    Prescot
    11:57Blackpool
    £131One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train for Prescot to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prescot 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 1h 17m. 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: 46 km

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Coach

£22

Average Price

£10

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Cheapest

1h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

3h 55m

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Live departures

Prescot to Blackpool train times

The table below shows live departures for Prescot to Blackpool trains for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern Trains Limited6:35 Prescot
1h22
7:57 Blackpool1 change
Northern Trains Limited7:35 Prescot
1h23
8:58 Blackpool1 change
Northern Trains Limited8:35 Prescot
1h22
9:57 Blackpool1 change
Northern Trains Limited9:35 Prescot
1h22
10:57 Blackpool1 change
Northern Trains Limited10:35 Prescot
1h22
11:57 Blackpool1 change

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Compare prices and tickets Prescot to Blackpool by train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Prescot to Blackpool

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Trains from Prescot to Blackpool run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 23m.

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 £10
Distance
46 km
Average train duration
1h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
16
Fastest train
1h 23m
First train
4:59
Last train
22:34
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
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 £10

Train companies: Northern Rail from Prescot to Blackpool trainsNorthern Rail trains will get you between Prescot and Blackpool from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 23m
Cheapest Price
£22
Northern Rail frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

FAQs: Prescot to Blackpool train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prescot 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Prescot to Blackpool can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £22.
The train journey from Prescot to Blackpool covers a distance of 46 km and takes approximately 1h 23m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Prescot to Blackpool is 46 km.
The first train from Prescot to Blackpool leaves at 4:59.
The last train from Prescot to Blackpool departs at 22:34.
Trains from Prescot to Blackpool run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Prescot to Blackpool.
Yes, there is a direct train between Prescot and Blackpool. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Northern Rail.
To travel from Prescot to Blackpool, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Prescot to Blackpool.
The train station in Prescot that goes to Blackpool is Prescot station (PSC), and it arrives at Blackpool North (BPN).
The cheapest way to get from Prescot to Blackpool is by coach, costing approximately £10.
Booking trains from Prescot 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 Prescot to Blackpool offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, featuring views of the Merseyside urban areas, rolling Lancashire countryside, and glimpses of the coastal scenery as you approach Blackpool.
Yes, a day trip from Prescot to Blackpool is feasible as the journey takes 1h 23m one way, covering 46 km. 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 Prescot to Blackpool.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Prescot and Blackpool

Prescot
Blackpool
The major train station for departures in Prescot is Prescot. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Prescot for your trip from Prescot to Blackpool.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:45 - 23:30 Sunday 08:15 - 23:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A station, access to all platforms using station lifts, a stepped footbridge is also available, station is fully accessible.
  • 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
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Prescot
  • Onward travel information: Prescot bus station is under a mile away on Highfield Place L34 3LA There are bus stops close to the station entrance Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station front.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Sunday Closed Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 23:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B station, Access to Wigan platform down a 25 metre ramp from Portico Lane. Use road bridge to access platform from ticket office. It should be noted that the road bridge has a very narrow footpath.
  • 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
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Eccleston Park
  • Onward travel information: Busline 0870 608 2608
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Portico Lane.

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