The average train between Inverness and Blackpool takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness to Blackpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Blackpool station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Inverness to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Inverness to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Blackpool is 413.8 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Blackpool North via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 47m.