Carlton to Blackpool by train

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Overview: trains from Carlton to Blackpool

Find the key information for travelling by train from Carlton 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 06:37 View journey
Last train 23:05 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 160
Trains / day 15 View all
Cheapest journey €22.51 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 59m
Train operators 8

Travelling from Carlton to Blackpool by train

Considering a train trip from Carlton to Blackpool? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Carlton and Blackpool: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from €22.51, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Departure frequency and timetable from Carlton to Blackpool

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Carlton to Blackpool:

  • 07:11 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 19:26 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:37 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:05 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 55 minutes from Carlton toward Blackpool.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 15 trains serving this route each day.

Travel time and distance between Carlton and Blackpool

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 26 minutes, covering a total of 160 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Carlton and Blackpool

Tickets for travel between Carlton and Blackpool can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your Carlton to Blackpool travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Blackpool.

FAQs about the train journey from Carlton to Blackpool

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

The trip from Carlton to Blackpool covers a distance of 160 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.