How to get from Birkenhead Central to Blackpool by train?

By train

To get from Birkenhead Central to Blackpool in North West, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Birkenhead Central station to Liverpool Lime Street station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Blackpool North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Blackpool
Leaves from Birkenhead Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Birkenhead Central
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackpool North
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to Blackpool
    Walk to
    Blackpool
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Birkenhead Central to Blackpool in North West, take the 1 bus from Grange Road station to Hood Street station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Blackpool North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Blackpool
Leaves from Grange Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grange Road
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hood Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackpool North
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blackpool
    Walk to
    Blackpool
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Birkenhead Central to Blackpool

The distance between Birkenhead Central, North West and Blackpool, North West is approximately 57.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birkenhead Central 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 Birkenhead Central

Birkenhead Central is located at Birkenhead Central, North West and the nearest public transport station is Birkenhead Central Station (Stop B).

Train stations close to Birkenhead Central:

  • Rock Ferry
  • Green Lane

Bus stations close to Birkenhead Central:

  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop B)
  • Birkenhead Central Station (Stop A)
  • Grange Road East

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:

  • Talbot Road
  • Abingdon Street
  • Corporation Street C05

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Birkenhead Central to Blackpool in North West, take the 1 bus from Grange Road station to Hood Street station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Blackpool North station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Blackpool
Leaves from Grange Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grange Road
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hood Street
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Lime Street
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackpool North
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blackpool
    Walk to
    Blackpool
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead Central to Blackpool?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Birkenhead Central to Blackpool?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Birkenhead Central and Blackpool?

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

  • Which train line goes from Birkenhead Central to Blackpool?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Chester station near Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead to Liverpool Lime Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Liverpool Lime Street station near Blackpool in North West.

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

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

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

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Chester station near Birkenhead Central in Birkenhead.

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

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

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