The average train between Greenock and Blackpool takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock 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 Greenock and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Greenock to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Greenock to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Greenock to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Greenock and Blackpool is 261.1 km. The road distance is 372 km.
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.