The average train between Blackpool and Airdrie takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Blackpool to Airdrie. 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 Blackpool and Airdrie. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Airdrie at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Airdrie station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Blackpool to Airdrie train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Airdrie train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Blackpool to Airdrie train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Airdrie is 235.5 km. The road distance is 352 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.