Ashford to Blackpool by train

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Overview: trains from Ashford to Blackpool

Find the key information for travelling by train from Ashford to Blackpool, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:13 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 56m View journey
Distance (km) 397
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey £95.25 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 30m
Train operators 10

Explore Ashford to Blackpool by train

Thinking about travelling from Ashford to Blackpool by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Ashford and Blackpool

The cheapest train tickets from Ashford to Blackpool start at £95.25. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Ashford to Blackpool is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Ashford to Blackpool departure frequency and train timetable

With 19 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 56 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:13 and the last one is at 23:16. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:43, with the last one at 23:16.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Ashford to Blackpool?

On this route spanning 397 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 56 minutes.

When do tickets between Ashford and Blackpool go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Ashford and Blackpool 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Maximising your travels to Blackpool

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Blackpool.

FAQs about the train journey from Ashford to Blackpool

Want to know more about your journey from Ashford to Blackpool? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Ashford to Blackpool covers a distance of 397 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.