The cheapest and fastest trains from West Bromwich to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Bromwich to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Bromwich to Blackpool will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 3 trains that leave West Bromwich 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 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for West Bromwich to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Bromwich to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 161 km
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£24 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
West Bromwich to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for West Bromwich to Blackpool trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:17 West Bromwich | 3h09 | 15:26 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:17 West Bromwich | 3h08 | 21:25 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
![]() | 05:17 West Bromwich | 3h07 | 08:24 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:17 West Bromwich | 2h07 | 08:24 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:16 West Bromwich | 2h08 | 09:24 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Bromwich to Blackpool
Trains from West Bromwich to Blackpool run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from West Bromwich to Blackpool trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between West Bromwich and Blackpool from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: West Bromwich to Blackpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich and Blackpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located outside the Main Ticket Office at the station entrance. The National key toilets are located outside the Main Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 05:20-20:00, Saturday 05:20-19:00 and Sunday 08:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Bromford Road at the public service bus stop next to the steps/ramp to the station front.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located outside the Ticket Office.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: By the Ticket Office.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Walsall Road - Outside station front off slip road to car park
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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