What is the cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Blackpool is to bus via Asda St James Retail Park which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Alexandria and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Gilmour Street and arriving at North Station via Asda St James Retail Park, Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Alexandria to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Blackpool North via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Alexandria to Blackpool?

The distance between Alexandria and Blackpool is 228 miles. The road distance is 205.3 miles.

How do I travel from Alexandria to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Alexandria to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Blackpool bus from?

Alexandria to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Blackpool train from?

Alexandria to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alexandria station.

Train or bus from Alexandria to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Blackpool is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Asda St James Retail Park, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Alexandria to Blackpool bus arrive?

Alexandria to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the Alexandria to Blackpool train arrive?

Alexandria to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Alexandria to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Blackpool is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Alexandria to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Alexandria to Blackpool?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Balloch - Springburn / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 10m
£58–135
Bus via Asda St James Retail Park
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
7h 28m
£28–43
Drive 204.2 mi
1. Drive from Alexandria to Blackpoolcar 204.2 mi
3h 41m
£51–74
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h
£76–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abingdon Streetbus 42
7h 43m
£40–96
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 36m
£81–211

Alexandria to Blackpool by train and foot

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Distance: 226.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Alexandria to Blackpool North via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gilmour Street to North Station via Asda St James Retail Park, Mitchell Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Underpass in around 7h 28m.

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