The average train between Lanark and Blackpool takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Lanark 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 Lanark and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Blackpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Lanark to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Lanark to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Lanark to Blackpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lanark and Blackpool is 211.7 km. The road distance is 340 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.