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The average train between Blackpool and Perth takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 50m
Duration
270 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 42m
£70–160

Blackpool to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Perth. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Perth at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 24m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 40m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 15m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 33m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Perth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Blackpool to Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 270.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Perth via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 42m.

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