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Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool by train

First train

06:04

Last train

22:05

Departure station

Gainsborough Lea Road

Arrival station

Blackpool

Journey time

From 3h 28m

Distance

98 miles (157 km)

Frequency

13 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway

Taking the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool in 3 hours 28 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 5 hours to travel the 98 miles (157 km) from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 13 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Blackpool. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Blackpool by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool take?

The average journey time by train between Gainsborough Lea Road and Blackpool is 5 hours and 0 minutes, with around 13 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.

What's the fastest journey time between Gainsborough Lea Road and Blackpool by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool?

No, there are no direct train services from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool. Travelling from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool leave?

The first train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool leaves at 06:04. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool leave?

The last train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool leaves at 22:05. 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.

What's the distance between Gainsborough Lea Road and Blackpool by train?

Trains travelling from Gainsborough Lea Road to Blackpool cover a distance of around 98 miles (157 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Blackpool to Gainsborough Lea Road.

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