It takes an average of 5h 5m to travel from Blackpool South to Tamworth by train, over a distance of around 98 miles (158 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Blackpool South to Tamworth and tickets for this journey start from £43.80 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:29 | |
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Last train | 22:27 | |
Departure station | Blackpool South | |
Arrival station | Tamworth | |
Journey time | From 2h 25m | |
Distance | 98 miles (158 km) | |
Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £43.80 | |
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Looking to travel from Blackpool South to Tamworth by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 5 minutes to travel from Blackpool South to Tamworth by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 25 minutes though. You'll usually find 18 trains per day running along the 98 miles (158 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Tamworth, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to get to Tamworth. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Blackpool South to Tamworth in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £43.80.
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The average journey time by train between Blackpool South and Tamworth is 5 hours and 5 minutes, with around 18 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Blackpool South to Tamworth is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Blackpool South to Tamworth can start from as little as £43.80 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Blackpool South to Tamworth. Travelling from Blackpool South to Tamworth by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Blackpool South to Tamworth leaves at 04:29. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Blackpool South to Tamworth leaves at 22:27. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Blackpool South to Tamworth cover a distance of around 98 miles (158 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Tamworth to Blackpool South.
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