What is the cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Blackburn?

The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Blackburn is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £27 - £95 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Airdrie to Blackburn?

The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Blackburn is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Airdrie and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Airdrie to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Manse Place and arriving at Strawberry Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Airdrie and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Airdrie to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Airdrie to Blackburn?

The distance between Airdrie and Blackburn is 200 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.

How do I travel from Airdrie to Blackburn without a car?

The best way to get from Airdrie to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £35 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Airdrie to Blackburn?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Airdrie to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Blackburn bus from?

Airdrie to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Blackburn train from?

Airdrie to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Airdrie station.

Train, bus or fly from Airdrie to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Airdrie to Blackburn is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £27 - £95 and takes 6h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Airdrie to Blackburn bus arrive?

Airdrie to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Airdrie to Blackburn train arrive?

Airdrie to Blackburn train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Airdrie to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Blackburn is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Airdrie to Blackburn.

How do I get a train ticket from Airdrie to Blackburn?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 57m
£37–124
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 4m
£27–93
Drive 184.6 mi
1. Drive from Airdrie to Blackburncar 184.6 mi
3h 7m
£45–65
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 30m
£65–179
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 38m
£83–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
6h 45m
£37–89
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Airdrie to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 13m
£75–189

Airdrie to Blackburn by bus and train

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Distance: 198.8 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Airdrie, Scotland and Blackburn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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