There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Bowden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
6h 21m£76–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
9h 12m£33–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
6h 22m£36–86Drive 147.5 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Bowdencar 147.5 mi
2h 51m£36–52
Blackpool to Bowden by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Bowden is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Bowden is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Bowden. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Street and arriving at Commonside via Bus Station, Club Britannia and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Bowden. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Tweedbank via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Blackpool and Bowden is 250 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Bowden without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Blackpool to Bowden, including transfers.
Blackpool to Bowden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Blackpool to Bowden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Bowden is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Bowden, Scotland?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Commonside via Preston, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Commonside via Bus Station, Bus Station, Club Britannia, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Bowden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Blackpool to Bowden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Bowden is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Blackpool to Bowden.
There are 424+ hotels available in Bowden.