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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from East Kilbride to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
7 h 22 m
Average duration
7 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
228 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Kilbride to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Kilbride to Blackpool will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 1 trains that leave East Kilbride for Blackpool every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 228 km distance in an average of 7 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:317h22East Kilbride16:53Blackpool£711One-way0 changes
- 9:317h22East Kilbride16:53Blackpool£711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for East Kilbride to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Kilbride to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £42, and a flight costs an average of £202.
Distance: 228 km
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£56 Average Price Cheapest | £202 Average Price |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
East Kilbride to Blackpool train times
The table below shows live departures for East Kilbride to Blackpool trains for today, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 6:50 East Kilbride | 4h35 | 11:25 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Kilbride to Blackpool
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Trains from East Kilbride to Blackpool run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 19:06. The fastest train covers the 228 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 228 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 1:25 |
Last train 19:06 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, ScotRail from East Kilbride to Blackpool trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, ScotRail trains will get you between East Kilbride and Blackpool from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Kilbride to Blackpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Kilbride to Blackpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in East Kilbride and Blackpool
Most East Kilbride to Blackpool trains use the East Kilbride to Blackpool South station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool North. Use this guide to compare East Kilbride and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which East Kilbride station do trains to Blackpool leave from?
Getting to East Kilbride from East Kilbride city centre
East Kilbride train station facilities and services
East Kilbride has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Kilbride.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Kilbride.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Kilbride. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Kilbride: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Kilbride: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Kilbride: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 14, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Hairmyres from East Kilbride city centre
Hairmyres is 3 km from East Kilbride city centre. Public transport options include:
Hairmyres train station facilities and services
Hairmyres has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hairmyres.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hairmyres: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hairmyres: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hairmyres: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 6, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Blackpool station do trains from East Kilbride arrive at?
Getting to Blackpool North from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool North train station facilities and services
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Blackpool South from Blackpool city centre
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South train station facilities and services
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Layton from Blackpool city centre
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton train station facilities and services
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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