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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Motherwell by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 57m
    £36–122

  2. Bus via Buchanan Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 2m
    £24–37

  3. Drive 175.4 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Motherwellcar car 175.4 mi
    3h 2m
    £43–62

  4. Train, 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
    5h 54m
    £80–210

  5. Bus

    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
    6h 9m
    £35–81

Blackpool to Motherwell by train

Calendar159Weekly Trains
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abingdon Street to High Road via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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