Virgin Trains brings London closer to Blackpool

To celebrate the launch of the new direct route between London and Blackpool, Virgin Trains has brought some famous London characters to the town to showcase the latest connection.

Characters including Sherlock Holmes, a beefeater, pearly king and queen, and Covent Garden street performers delighted crowds on Blackpool Pier, highlighting that travellers can now travel direct to London Euston in just 3hrs 9mins from Blackpool.

The service will depart at 05:25 and will call at Kirkham & Wesham, Poulton-le-Flyde, Preston, Wigan North Western, Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe and Nuneaton before arriving in London at 08:34. The return service from London Euston departs at 16:33 and arrives back in Blackpool at 19:31.