The average train between Fort William and Blackburn takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Blackburn. 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William to Blackburn? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Blackburn station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Fort William to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Fort William to Blackburn train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Blackburn is 379.5 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Blackburn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 34m.