We recently launched our first electric services to Blackpool, delivering an extra 35 direct services per week to the destination and others along the West Coast route.

The launch saw one of our Pendolinos named the ‘Blackpool Belle’ which was suggested by readers of the Blackpool Gazette. The launch of the new services, which will create an additional 16,400 seats a week, will strengthen connections to the capital, as well as providing a direct service between Birmingham and Blackpool for the first time in 15 years.

This follows Network Rail’s work to electrify the line between Preston and Blackpool and lengthen platforms at Blackpool North to allow longer trains at the station.

Notes

The 05.30 Blackpool North – London Euston and 16.33 return will continue to serve Kirkham and Wesham and Poulton-le-Fylde. Unless stated otherwise, all services call at Rugby, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western and Preston.

Weekdays:

• 06.46 London Euston – Blackpool North
• 08.53 London Euston – Blackpool North
• 10.36 London Euston – Blackpool North
• 10.53 Blackpool North – London Euston
• 13.02 Blackpool North – London Euston
• 15.00 Blackpool North – London Euston

Saturdays:

• 07.21 Birmingham New Street – Blackpool North calling at Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western and Preston
• 08.53 London Euston – Blackpool North
• 10.36 London Euston – Blackpool North
• 10.53 Blackpool North – London Euston
• 13.02 Blackpool North – London Euston
• 15.54 Blackpool North – London Euston