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Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre by train

First train

05:43

Last train

23:36

Departure station

Liverpool Lime Street

Arrival station

Blantyre

Journey time

From 3h 26m

Distance

171 miles (275 km)

Frequency

24 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre in 3 hours 26 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 5 hours 24 minutes to travel the 171 miles (275 km) from Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 26 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Blantyre. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Blantyre by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

FAQs about the train journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre

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

How do you get to Blantyre from Liverpool Lime Street?

To travel to Blantyre from Liverpool Lime Street, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 5 hours and 24 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 26 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre?

Trains from Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre take an average of 5 hours and 24 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 26 minutes. You'll usually find 24 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Liverpool Lime Street and Blantyre by train?

The quickest journey time between Liverpool Lime Street and Blantyre by train is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre?

No, there are no direct trains running from Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre, you’ll usually need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre

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Consider a Season Ticket

If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Liverpool Lime Street to Blantyre is right for you.

Use your Railcard

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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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