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

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Blackpool is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Whitemoss Roundabout and arriving at North Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Blackpool North via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Blackpool?

The distance between East Kilbride and Blackpool is 206 miles. The road distance is 179.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from East Kilbride to Blackpool, including transfers.

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

East Kilbride to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Blackpool train from?

East Kilbride to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Blackpool?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Blackpool bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Blackpool train arrive?

East Kilbride to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Blackpool is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from East Kilbride to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Blackpool?

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East Kilbride to Blackpool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from East Kilbride to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 46m
£39–116
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
6h 45m
£25–36
Drive 178.9 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Blackpoolcar 178.9 mi
3h 11m
£45–65
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 43m
£71–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abingdon Streetbus 42
6h 47m
£26–45
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 18m
£76–205

East Kilbride to Blackpool by bus and train

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Distance: 204.8 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to North Station via Buchanan Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Underpass in around 6h 45m.

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