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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotherham to Blackpool
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
120 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotherham to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotherham to Blackpool will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Rotherham for Blackpool every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 120 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 41 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.
05:463h34
Rotherham09:20Blackpool
£261One-way
0 changes
09:453h35
Rotherham13:20Blackpool
£321One-way
0 changes
04:283h41
Rotherham08:09Blackpool
£471One-way
0 changes
05:463h34
Rotherham09:20Blackpool
£261One-way
0 changes
09:453h35
Rotherham13:20Blackpool
£321One-way
0 changes
04:283h41
Rotherham08:09Blackpool
£471One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Rotherham to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 120 km
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£34 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rotherham to Blackpool train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 08:09
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:59 Rotherham | 4h21 | 13:20 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 04:28 Rotherham | 3h41 | 08:09 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:46 Rotherham | 3h34 | 09:20 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotherham to Blackpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Rotherham to Blackpool run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 120 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 21:44 |
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
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Rotherham to Blackpool trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Rotherham and Blackpool from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
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
3h 8m
Cheapest Price
£25
Northern Rail (3) frequency
7 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: Rotherham to Blackpool train
FAQs: Travel by train from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Blackpool.
To get from Rotherham to Blackpool, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Rotherham to Blackpool is 120 km.
The train journey from Rotherham to Blackpool covers a distance of 120 km and takes approximately 3h 19m. Trains run 10 per day.
Booking trains from Rotherham to Blackpool in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Rotherham to Blackpool leaves at 4:55.
The last train from Rotherham to Blackpool departs at 21:44.
The cost of a train ticket from Rotherham to Blackpool can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £34.
Trains from Rotherham to Blackpool run approximately 10 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Blackpool is by train, costing approximately £20.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Rotherham to Blackpool.
There is no night train service from Rotherham to Blackpool.
The train station in Rotherham that goes to Blackpool is Rotherham Central (RMC), and it arrives at Layton (LAY).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Rotherham to Blackpool.
Yes, you can take the train from Rotherham to Blackpool.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotherham and Blackpool
Rotherham
Blackpool
The major train station for departures in Rotherham is Rotherham Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rotherham Central for your trip from Rotherham to Blackpool.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 18:45 Saturday 07:00 - 18:45 Sunday 08:45 - 16:15
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Lift access to both platforms. Lifts are available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Rotherham Central
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Bridge Street, a minute's walk from the station entrance.
The major train station for arrivals in Blackpool is Blackpool North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Blackpool North for your journey to Blackpool from Rotherham.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 23:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Blackpool North
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station entrance
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Blackpool Pleasure Beach
- 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Blackpool South
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station Entrance on Waterloo Road (bridge above station)
- Metro: Nearest tram stop one mile
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found Officeinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Layton
- 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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