The average train between Fort William and Blackpool takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Blackpool station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Fort William to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Fort William to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Blackpool is 358.2 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Blackpool North via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 22m.