The average train between Galashiels and Blackpool takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels 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 hourly between Galashiels and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Blackpool station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Galashiels to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Galashiels to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Galashiels and Blackpool is 200.7 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Blackpool North via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 4h 37m.