4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Blackpool
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Blackpool will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Leeds for Blackpool on Sun, Dec 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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 bus for Leeds to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 99 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€19 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Blackpool trains for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:57 AM Leeds | 2h12 | 7:09 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:16 AM Leeds | 2h35 | 9:51 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 AM Leeds | 2h53 | 10:23 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:14 AM Leeds | 2h36 | 10:50 AM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:18 AM Leeds | 3h03 | 12:21 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Blackpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leeds to Blackpool run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 02:01 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Leeds to Blackpool trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Leeds and Blackpool from €2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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TransPennine Express
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Trains from Leeds to Blackpool
Trains from Leeds to Blackpool run frequently throughout the day operated by First Transpennine Express and Northern Rail. Direct routes take approximately 2 hours while in-direct services complete the journey in 3 hours. The first train leaves just before 6:00 a.m. followed by two to three departures an hour until around 10:30 p.m. Where connections are required they're made at either Manchester or Preston.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Leeds to Blackpool?
Departure Station: Leeds Train Station is a major transport hub within walking distance of the city centre. Station facilities include bicycle stands, taxi ranks and car parking. It's served by local buses including a regular shuttle service to Leeds Bradford Airport.
Arrival Station: Trains from Leeds to Blackpool arrive at either Blackpool North or Blackpool South stations. Blackpool South is just a short walk from the Pleasure Beach and the town's main attractions. Blackpool North is nearer the Tower. Blackpool South has bicycle storage and bus stops but no taxi rank while the larger Blackpool North has parking and taxis.
FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Blackpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Leeds, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Blackpool North, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Leeds to Blackpool
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found Office
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. wheelchair customers using platform 2 (Bradford, Manchester bound) should be aware that the access to the platform is via a busy road that has no dropped kerbs and a narrow ramped path and entrance onto the platform. Platform 1 (Leeds, Selby) has good level access.
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses stop on Stanningley Road, east of Station Mount Road. Stop 450 10893 to New Pudsey, and 450 12320 to Leeds.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes.
- 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: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Bus stops located 5 mins away from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off on Ashville Road adjacent to the station entrance towards Harrogate, opposite the station entrance towards Leeds.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the layby/Bus stop on Cottingley Drive (10325/10325)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibility
WCHotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- 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
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