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How to get from Burnley to Blackpool by train?

From Burnley to Blackpool by train

To get from Burnley to Blackpool in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Burnley Central station to Preston station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Blackpool North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Blackpool
Leaves from Burnley Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burnley Central
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool South
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackpool North
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to Blackpool
    Walk to
    Blackpool
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Burnley to Blackpool by bus

To get from Burnley to Blackpool in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M2 bus from St James Street (Stop 1) station to Cemetery station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 280 bus and finally take the 68 bus from Preston station to Market Street (Stop Ma5) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Bus - 280280
Bus - 6868
Walk to Blackpool
Leaves from St James Street (Stop 1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St James Street (Stop 1)
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Clitheroe Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cemetery
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cemetery
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Preston City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Blackpool Town Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street (Stop Ma5)
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blackpool
    Walk to
    Blackpool
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burnley to Blackpool

The distance between Burnley, North West and Blackpool, North West is approximately 66.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burnley to Blackpool by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Burnley

Burnley is located at Bankfield, North West and the nearest public transport station is St James Street (Stop 3).

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • St James Street (Stop 3)
  • St James Street (Stop 1)
  • St James Street (Stop 2)

Public transport stations close to Blackpool, North West

Blackpool is located at Blackpool, North West and the nearest public transport station is North Pier (Blackpool Tramway).

Train stations close to Blackpool:

  • Blackpool North

Bus stations close to Blackpool:

  • Central Library
  • Clifton Street
  • Topping Street

From Burnley to Blackpool by bus

To get from Burnley to Blackpool in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the M2 bus from St James Street (Stop 1) station to Cemetery station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 280 bus and finally take the 68 bus from Preston station to Market Street (Stop Ma5) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Bus - 280280
Bus - 6868
Walk to Blackpool
Leaves from St James Street (Stop 1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St James Street (Stop 1)
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Clitheroe Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cemetery
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cemetery
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 280280
    Wait for bus
    280
    Preston City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Blackpool Town Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street (Stop Ma5)
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Blackpool
    Walk to
    Blackpool
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Burnley to Blackpool?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Burnley to Blackpool?

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line M2, Bus line 280, Bus line 68.

  • Is there a direct train between Burnley and Blackpool?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Burnley to Blackpool?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Burnley Central station near Burnley in Burnley to Blackpool South station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Blackpool South station near Blackpool in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Burnley to Blackpool by train?

    The total travel time between Burnley in Burnley and Blackpool in North West by train is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Burnley to get to Blackpool?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Burnley Central station near Burnley in Burnley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Burnley and Blackpool?

    Get off the train at the Blackpool South station, which is closest to Blackpool in North West.

  • When is the last train from Burnley to Blackpool?

    The last train from Burnley in Burnley to Blackpool in North West is the Northern line. It leaves the Burnley Manchester Road station at 00:02.