Trains from Ayr to Blackpool

Ayr to Blackpool train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Ayr (South Western Scotland) to Blackpool (North West England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

How much times does it take?

There are 130 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Ayr to Blackpool is normally 5h02m. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Blackpool from Ayr, and it's also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Looking at our data, the best price to travel by train in the next 180 days is £76.30. This fare is based on an adult fare and is not including the savings you can make with a discount card.

Best prices for Ayr to Blackpool train tickets

Ayr - Blackpool prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Ayr to Blackpool by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Ayr - Blackpool: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Ayr to Blackpool tend to increase if you don't book early. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 2 months in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £13 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £22 for your trip. Thus, you will save 41% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 2 months in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Ayr to Blackpool trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Ayr and Blackpool by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Blackpool to Ayr and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Ayr - Blackpool train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Ayr Blackpool train ticket.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Ayr to Blackpool? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Ayr Blackpool ticket (i.e.: £76.30)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£76.30 = 1.15. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Ayr to Blackpool (one way journey).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey