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How to get fromBlackburn to Alloaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn to Alloa by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    4h 26m
    £58–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    7h 8m
    £31–67

  3. Drive  204.8 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Alloacar car 204.8 mi
    3h 39m
    £51–74

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    7h 17m
    £80–196

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Larberttrain train
    5h
    £39–77

Blackburn to Alloa by train and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Alloa via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Shillinghill via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 7h 8m.

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