The average train between Blackpool and Islington takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Islington. 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 Blackpool and Islington. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Islington at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Islington. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Islington station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Blackpool to Islington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Islington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Blackpool to Islington train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Blackpool and Islington is 322.1 km. The road distance is 362 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.