The average train between Airdrie and Blackpool takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Airdrie to Blackpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Airdrie and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Airdrie is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Pollock Street and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Airdrie station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Airdrie to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Airdrie to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Airdrie to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Airdrie and Blackpool is 235.5 km. The road distance is 328 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Three other operators also service this route.