Inverness to Blackpool by train

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Overview: trains from Inverness to Blackpool

Find the key information for travelling by train from Inverness to Blackpool, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:53 View journey
Last train 21:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 417
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey AU$101.47 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 57m
Train operators 11

Going from Inverness to Blackpool by train

About to set off from Inverness to Blackpool by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Inverness and Blackpool

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$101.47, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel between Inverness and Blackpool

If you are taking the train from Inverness to Blackpool, you will have 17 trains each day (with a departure every 12 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:36. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:33. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:53, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:33.

Average train travel time from Inverness to Blackpool

The quickest time by train is 6 hours and 24 minutes, travelling a total distance of 417 kilometres.

How far in advance Inverness and Blackpool tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Inverness and Blackpool are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Blackpool

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Blackpool.

FAQs about the train journey from Inverness to Blackpool

Want to know more about your journey from Inverness to Blackpool? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Inverness to Blackpool is 417 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.