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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
    £70–144

  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
    £25–39

  3. Drive  201.3 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Dumbartoncar car 201.3 mi
    3h 37m
    £50–72

  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 30m
    £79–203

  5. Bus via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    7h 19m
    £37–95

  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 33m
    £75–189

Blackpool to Dumbarton by train and foot

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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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