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Trip Overview

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.

9h 11m
Duration
318 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fort William to Blackburn train times

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 5:46 AM. 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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited19h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited12h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 5m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Fort William to Blackburn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Fort William to Blackburn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 34m.

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