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There are 6 ways to get from Alexandria to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 12m
    £68–147

  2. Bus via Quay Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus bus 42
    7h 27m
    £29–48

  3. Drive 204.2 mi

    1. Drive from Alexandria to Blackpoolcar car 204.2 mi
    3h 41m
    £50–72

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 6m
    £79–205

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abingdon Streetbus bus 42
    7h 42m
    £41–93

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 23m
    £79–208

Alexandria to Blackpool by train

Calendar222Weekly Trains
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Alexandria, Scotland and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilmour Street to North Station via Quay Street, Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Underpass in around 7h 27m.

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