The average train between The Scottish Borders and Blackpool takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from The Scottish Borders 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 The Scottish Borders and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Scottish Borders is at 11:23 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 The Scottish Borders to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from The Scottish Borders station and arriving at Blackpool station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The Scottish Borders to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The Scottish Borders to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your The Scottish Borders to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between The Scottish Borders and Blackpool is 196.9 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.