Trains from Carlisle to Blackpool

Carlisle to Blackpool train information

Which operators can I use?

The trip between Carlisle, located in England and Blackpool, situated in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

How far is it by train?

On average, the journey takes approximately 1h42m by train covering a distance of 75 miles to get to Blackpool from Carlisle. The duration may vary depending if your train is direct or if you need to make a change.

What is the price of the train?

The cheapest ticket price we've found for the next 180 days is £12.00 one way.

Best prices for Carlisle to Blackpool train tickets

Carlisle - Blackpool prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Carlisle to Blackpool by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Carlisle - Blackpool: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Purchasing your train from Carlisle to Blackpool in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £9 when purchasing your train 7 days in advance which is 71% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Carlisle to Blackpool trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Carlisle and Blackpool by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Blackpool to Carlisle and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Carlisle - Blackpool train tickets

The easiest way to spend less on your Carlisle Blackpool train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK citizens. National railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Senior discount card, Two together railcard, Family and Friends discount card and Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Carlisle to Blackpool? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Carlisle Blackpool ticket (i.e.: £32.99)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£32.99 = 2.67. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 3 trips from Carlisle to Blackpool (one way trip).

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey