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Trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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18

train journeys
per day

162

miles (261 kms)

3hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

05:35 / 00:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Blackpool North (BPN) to Cardiff Central (CDF)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Blackpool North and Cardiff Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Blackpool North to Cardiff Central is approximately 162 miles (261 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 7 mins.

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Blackpool North and Cardiff Central.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Blackpool North to Cardiff Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 51 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Blackpool North to Cardiff Central

Journeys from Blackpool North to Cardiff Central Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    05:35
    4 hrs 20 mins1 change
    09:55
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:22
    4 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    10:48
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:22
    4 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    11:53
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:23
    4 hrs 29 mins2 changes
    12:52
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:26
    4 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    13:42
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:26
    4 hrs 19 mins2 changes
    14:45
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:51
    3 hrs 51 mins1 change
    15:42
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:26
    4 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    16:56
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:26
    4 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    17:42
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:23
    4 hrs 33 mins2 changes
    18:56
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:51
    3 hrs 54 mins1 change
    19:45
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    16:22
    4 hrs 34 mins2 changes
    20:56
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    17:22
    4 hrs 33 mins2 changes
    21:55
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    18:22
    4 hrs 59 mins2 changes
    23:21
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    19:22
    4 hrs 59 mins2 changes
    00:21
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    20:22
    5 hrs 22 mins3 changes
    01:44
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    22:02
    9 hrs 46 mins2 changes
    07:48
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    23:22
    10 hrs 32 mins1 change
    09:54
    Blackpool North
    Cardiff Central
    Blackpool North to Cardiff Central

About Blackpool North Station

Station name Blackpool North (BPN)
AddressBlackpool North station, Talbot Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2AB
Managed byNT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:30 - 20:00
Saturday 06:40 - 23:00
Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
AddressCardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed byAW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Blackpool North and Cardiff Central

The travel time between Blackpool North and Cardiff Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 7 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Blackpool North and Cardiff Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Blackpool North & Cardiff Central. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Blackpool North and Cardiff Central.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Blackpool North and Cardiff Central, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.