Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North Trains From €1.15*

Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North in just 1 hour 16 on convenient and affordable Northern services.

Whether you’re going for a day of fun or business, getting between these two North West hotspots costs less when you buy cheap train tickets in advance with TrainPal. On frequent services from Liverpool to Blackpool, you can travel from dawn (on the first train leaving at 05:43) until well past dusk (on the last train at 23:15).

Northern runs commuter and medium-distance intercity services in the North of England, connecting major cities like Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Sunderland, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Lincoln.

Departing from Liverpool Lime Street

Liverpool Lime Street is a busy Northern rail hub and the ideal starting point for journeys from Liverpool to Blackpool.

Situated slap bang in Liverpool city centre, Lime Street is easy to reach by local bus, which will drop you off at the main bus station a few minutes’ walk from the train station, or on foot if you are walking around one of the UK’s most dynamic cities. For those arriving by bike, there is plentiful cycle storage available at the station (or it is also possible to bring your bike with you on Northern trains, subject to the operator’s restrictions).

While you wait to board, make the most of Liverpool Lime Street’s food counters and shops, or relax in comfortable seating areas throughout the station. Travellers with additional needs will find excellent accessibility features in Liverpool Lime Street, from accessible toilets and customer help points to induction loop and step-free platform access.

Direct routes from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool, Glasgow, London, and Birmingham make the station one of the biggest rail hubs in the North West. From Lime Street, you can board services with West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, and Transport for Wales.

Main stops

From Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North, the direct Northern service will typically stop at Huyton, St Helens Central, Wigan North Western, Euxton Balshaw Lane, Leyland, Preston (Lancs), Poulton-Le-Fylde, before arriving at Blackpool North, which is also the final stop.

Arriving at Blackpool North

Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire with a world-famous lights display and popular tourist seafront, with attractions like Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach, and the Winter Gardens.

Blackpool North is a busy station just to the north of Blackpool town centre, so when you arrive from Liverpool to Blackpool by train, you’ll be ideally located to explore everything Blackpool has to offer. Only a few minutes’ walk to the Blackpool Illuminations and North Pier, you’ll also have easy access to Stanley Park, and Blackpool Model Village & Gardens on local buses or via a longer walk. Bicycle hire is available from outside Blackpool North Station.

The station itself has accessible toilets, step-free access to all platforms, and light refreshments to buy, as well as drop-off and pick-up points outside the front of the station. There is no waiting room at Blackpool North; however, covered seating areas are available.

Blackpool North is a link on long-distance train journeys across the country, with direct routes from Blackpool to York, Manchester, London, and Liverpool with Northern and Avanti West Coast.

Northern train classes

There are no First Class tickets with Northern, which means that those looking specifically for Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North First Class tickets would need to book with a different operator. For example, it is possible to travel part of the journey with Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express (though this takes longer and involves changing trains).

What to expect onboard Northern trains

With Northern, you get affordable rail fares and a no-thrills, friendly service. Whether travelling for business or leisure, the journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North will be comfortable on modern Northern trains.

Here’s what you need to know about what you can bring onboard:

• Luggage: Up to three items are permitted per traveller, with a limit of one large suitcase, a cabin bag, and a small personal item.
• Children: Under 5s travel free on Northern trains. For family days out, make the most of half-price fares for 5 to 15 year-olds, as well as Family & Friends Railcard discounts (if eligible).
• Pets: Every adult can carry two small pets onto Northern trains at no extra cost, though animals must be kept on a leash or in a carrier at all times throughout the journey.
• Bicycles: Bring a bike onto Northern trains on a first-come, first-served basis (no booking available). Folding bikes are permitted on all services if they can be safely stowed into luggage space.
• Passenger Assist: Whether it’s help with boarding trains, moving luggage, or navigating stations, the friendly Northern team will be happy to assist passengers who need extra support with their journey.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.