The average train between Falkirk and Blackpool takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Falkirk to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Falkirk to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Falkirk to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Blackpool is 247.5 km. The road distance is 371 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.