The average train between Wishaw and Blackpool takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Wishaw 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 Wishaw and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Wishaw is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wishaw to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Wishaw station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Wishaw to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Wishaw to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Wishaw to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Lumo and 4 other operators.
The distance between Wishaw and Blackpool is 223.8 km. The road distance is 320 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Three other operators also service this route.