Trains

When rail services run to schedule, the Lancashire area has excellent Intercity and local train services. Planned upgrades and maintenance on the west coast mainline have been held up. Delays are frequent so remember to check before you leave to catch a train.

Arriva Trains Northern run local services within the north of England, including Blackpool, Preston and Lancaster as well as between the east and west coasts via the Trans-Pennine Express route.

First North Western trains also provide services throughout the north west of England and north Wales.

The Isle of Man has various train lines of historical interest including Groudle Glen Railway with steam trains, Manx Electric Railway and the Snaefell Mountain Railway.

Let the Manx Electric Railway takes you along the east coast from Douglas to Laxey and Ramsey Travel by steam train between Douglas, Ballasalla, Casltetown, Port Erin and Port St. Mary Take the Snaefell Mountain Railway from Laxey

Four hours from London Euston Change at Preston or Manchester Leave from Blackpool North, Blackpool South or Pleasure Beach Stations

Other journey times to Blackpool

Two hours 40 mins from Birmingham, change at Preston Three hours 40 mins from Edinburgh, change at Preston