The average train between Thurso and Blackpool takes 16h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso 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 Thurso and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 5:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 16h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Blackpool station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.
Thurso to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Thurso to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thurso and Blackpool is 532.1 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Blackpool North via Inverness, Haymarket, and Preston in around 11h 48m.
