The average train between Irvine and Blackpool takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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 Irvine and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Blackpool station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Irvine to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Irvine to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Irvine and Blackpool is 225.4 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Blackpool North via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 3h 49m.