The average train between Fort William and Blackpool takes 9h 24m 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 7:00 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fort William to Blackpool? 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 Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Blackpool station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
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, Caledonian Sleeper 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 Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 20m.