Train Blackpool to Inverness from £168 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Inverness takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Blackpool to Inverness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 13m
Duration: 390 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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8h 9m

£121–282

Blackpool to Inverness train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Blackpool and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Inverness at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 9:14 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:37 AM → 5:25 PM
6h 48m • 2 changes
12:37 PM → 7:10 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 8:07 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
8:37 PM → 12:06 PM
Arrives next day
15h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:21 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 5:02 PM
6h 37m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
2:25 PM → 9:23 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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