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Compare train for Holyhead to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £53, while a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 119 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£53 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-14.83. The journey takes 3h 6m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Blackpool from Holyhead by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Holyhead to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:384h49Holyhead14:27Blackpool£541One-way0 changes
Cheapest
9:384h49Holyhead14:27Blackpool£541One-way0 changes
Fastest
12:044h22Holyhead16:26Blackpool£701One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Holyhead to Blackpool
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- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Holyhead and Blackpool as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Holyhead station (HHD) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Blackpool by train.
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