The average train between Fort William and Blackpool takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. 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 5:37 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 8m. 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 Preston station via Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Fort William to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Fort William and Blackpool is 358.2 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Blackpool North via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 21m.
