What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride station to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Blackburn?

The distance between East Kilbride and Blackburn is 201 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Blackburn without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn without a car is to line 201 bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £130.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Blackburn bus from?

East Kilbride to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Bus or fly from East Kilbride to Blackburn?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Blackburn bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Blackburn is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from East Kilbride to Blackburn.

Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 1091+ hotels available in Blackburn.

East Kilbride to Blackburn - 5 ways to travel via train, line 201 bus, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from East Kilbride to Blackburn by bus, train, car, or plane

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Line 201 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from St Brides Church to Motherwell stationbus 201
2. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 2m
£38–124
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 46m
£29–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
5h 59m
£36–81
Drive 182.1 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Blackburncar 182.1 mi
3h 7m
£45–65
Fly
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 31m
£65–180

East Kilbride to Blackburn by bus and train

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4h 2mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.3 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Blackburn, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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