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How to get fromBlackpool to The Scottish Bordersby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to The Scottish Borders by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus Shelterbus bus X95
    4h 37m
    £33–78

  2. Line 61 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Club Britannia to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    7h 29m
    £28–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    5h 32m
    £58–141

  4. Drive  149.1 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to The Scottish Borderscar car 149.1 mi
    2h 51m
    £37–54

Blackpool to The Scottish Borders by train and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Galashiels via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Street to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 7h 29m.

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