The cheapest and fastest trains from Stirling to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stirling to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Blackpool will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stirling for Blackpool every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 53 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Stirling to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 262 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£51 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stirling to Blackpool train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y69690+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ C26568+ Y02124 | On time 08:00 Stirling station (STG) | 4h20 | 12:20 Layton (LAY) | 3 changes | |
Y69690+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ C26568+ Y02124 | On time 08:00 Stirling station (STG) | 4h24 | 12:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 3 changes | |
Y69770+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W09784+ Y03276 | On time 08:28 Stirling station (STG) | 4h57 | 13:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 changes | |
Y69770+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W09784 · P00480 | On time 08:28 Stirling station (STG) | 4h03 | 12:31 Blackpool North (BPN) | 3 changes | |
Y69770+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W09784+ Y02183 | On time 08:28 Stirling station (STG) | 4h53 | 13:21 Layton (LAY) | 3 changes | |
Y70065 · Y68942 · Y67991+ W09784 | On time 08:34 Stirling station (STG) | 4h47 | 13:21 Layton (LAY) | 4 changes | |
Y70065 · Y68942 · Y67991+ W09784 | On time 08:34 Stirling station (STG) | 4h51 | 13:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 4 changes | |
Y70065 · Y68942 · Y67991+ W09784 | On time 08:34 Stirling station (STG) | 3h57 | 12:31 Blackpool North (BPN) | 4 changes | |
C05791+ C26565+ Y02183 | On time 09:34 Stirling station (STG) | 3h47 | 13:21 Layton (LAY) | 2 changes | |
C05791+ C26565+ Y02183 | On time 09:34 Stirling station (STG) | 3h51 | 13:25 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y69836+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ C26558+ Y02180 | On time 09:55 Stirling station (STG) | 4h29 | 14:24 Blackpool North (BPN) | 3 changes | |
Y70112+ W10464+ Y02180 | On time 10:03 Stirling station (STG) | 4h17 | 14:20 Layton (LAY) | 2 changes | |
Y70112+ W10464+ Y03210 | On time 10:03 Stirling station (STG) | 4h22 | 14:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
Y70112+ W10464+ Y02157 | On time 10:03 Stirling station (STG) | 3h47 | 13:50 Blackpool North (BPN) | 2 changes | |
Y69842+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ C26614+ Y03258 | On time 10:55 Stirling station (STG) | 4h30 | 15:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 changes | |
Y70135+ C26555+ Y02158 | On time 11:04 Stirling station (STG) | 4h18 | 15:22 Layton (LAY) | 2 changes | |
Y70143+ W10472+ Y03205 | On time 12:05 Stirling station (STG) | 4h21 | 16:26 Blackpool South (BPS) | 2 changes | |
Y69793+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ P00489+ Y04463 | On time 12:31 Stirling station (STG) | 4h54 | 17:25 Blackpool South (BPS) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stirling to Blackpool
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 01:25 |
Last train 20:19 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, ScotRail from Stirling to Blackpool trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Stirling and Blackpool from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stirling to Blackpool train

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Important Stations and Airports in Stirling and Blackpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:00 Saturday 06:20 - 21:00 Sunday 08:50 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 10
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Most taxis accessible, at front of station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse (RADAR key required) and in the Waiting Room on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on platform 2 and another on platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the parking bays outside the main station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 23:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station entrance
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
- Car Park: No
- 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 Level access from Carlyle Avenue and 200 metre ramp footbridge links Ventnor Road to Carlyle Avenue near station entrance.
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Burlington Road West (Outside the Henson Hotel towards Preston) & (Outside the Big Blue Hotel towards Blackpool South) approximately 120 yards from the station.
- Metro: Nearest tram stop half a mile
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Station Entrance on Waterloo Road (bridge above station)
- Metro: Nearest tram stop one mile
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up and drop off on Benson Road near junction of Delaware Road.
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