Train Balloch to Blackpool from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Balloch and Blackpool takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Balloch 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.

4h 32m
Duration: 227 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

4h 13m

£54–149

Balloch to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between Balloch and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balloch is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Hyndland and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:38 PM → 9:53 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:05 PM
4h 26m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
10:09 AM → 2:24 PM
4h 15m • 3 changes
10:38 AM → 3:05 PM
4h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:08 AM → 10:24 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 10:51 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 12m • 3 changes
8:08 AM → 12:24 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Balloch to Blackpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Balloch to Blackpool.

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

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