Trains from Preston to Blackpool

Preston to Blackpool train information

Preston Blackpool train map

Train duration 1h15m
Arrival Blackpool, England
Departure Preston, England
Distance 14 Miles
Lowest train price from £8.40
Average train price £10.00

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Preston (North West England) to Blackpool (North West England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

On average, it takes around 1h15m by train because of the 14 miles to travel to Blackpool from Preston. The journey time will change depending if the train is direct or with stops.

The cheapest fare we've found to travel in the next month is £8.40 one way.

Best prices for Preston to Blackpool train tickets

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Best prices for Preston to Blackpool trains

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

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Preston
Blackpool
South
£8.40 14/06/2024 09:49 19 hours ago
Preston
Blackpool
South
£8.40 14/06/2024 11:49 19 hours ago
Preston
Blackpool
South
£8.40 14/06/2024 10:49 19 hours ago
Preston
Blackpool
South
£8.40 14/06/2024 13:49 19 hours ago
Preston
Blackpool
South
£8.40 14/06/2024 12:49 19 hours ago
Preston
Blackpool
South
£9.10 14/06/2024 08:41 19 hours ago
Preston
Blackpool
North
£9.20 14/06/2024 09:30 19 hours ago
Preston
Blackpool
North
£9.90 14/06/2024 09:00 19 hours ago
Preston
Blackpool
North
£9.90 14/06/2024 08:35 19 hours ago
Preston
Blackpool
North
£9.90 14/06/2024 08:46 19 hours ago

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Preston Blackpool train

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National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Preston Blackpool train ticket.

Why should I buy a railcard?

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to evaluate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Preston Blackpool ticket is £9.15 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £9.15: £88/£9.15 = 9.62. It will take you on average 10 trips from Blackpool to Preston (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The cost to buy a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to have a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most adult fares for a whole year.

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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Preston to Blackpool train £9.15 £6.10 £3.05 9.64

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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