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How to get fromBlackpool to Dumbartonby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 15m
    £52–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 35m
    £26–39

  3. Drive  201.3 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Dumbartoncar car 201.3 mi
    3h 37m
    £50–73

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    6h 28m
    £76–200

  5. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    7h 55m
    £33–58

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 36m
    £72–195

Blackpool to Dumbarton by train and bus

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Barloan Toll via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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