The average train between Blackpool and Prestwick takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Blackpool to Prestwick. 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 Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Prestwick station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Blackpool to Prestwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Prestwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Book your Blackpool to Prestwick train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Prestwick is 212.2 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Prestwick Town via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 6m.