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How to get fromBlackpool to Glasgow Airport (GLA)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 24m
    £69–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    5h 57m
    £24–42

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Blackpool to Glasgow-GLArideshare rideshare 193.6 mi
    3h 22m

  4. Drive 193.6 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Glasgow Airport (GLA)car car 193.6 mi
    3h 22m
    £47–68

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    5h 34m
    £70–186

  6. 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
    £36–88

  7. 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
    5h 32m
    £68–172

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 29m
    £67–162

Blackpool to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by train and bus

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abingdon Street to Terminal Building via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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