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How to get fromAyr to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 7m
    £83–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus bus 42
    7h 16m
    £27–46

  3. Drive  181.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Blackpoolcar car 181.2 mi
    3h 29m
    £45–65

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 41m
    £92–230

  5. Bus via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abingdon Streetbus bus 42
    8h 20m
    £40–98

Ayr to Blackpool by train

Calendar222Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Blackpool North via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to North Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass in around 7h 16m.

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