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How to get fromBlackpool to Lanarkshireby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Lanarkshire by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 201 bus, line 253 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milton Street to Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Roadbus bus 253
    5. Take the taxi from Railway Road to Lanarkshiretaxi taxi
    4h 56m

  2. Drive  159 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Lanarkshirecar car 159 mi
    2h 51m
    £40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    7h 29m
    £59–88

  4. Bus via Underpass

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 32m
    £54–74

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  • Distance: 220.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Lanarkshire, Scotland?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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