What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Bacup?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Bacup is to bus via Rochdale Interchange which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Bacup?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Bacup is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Bacup?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Market Street via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Bacup?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Burnley Manchester Road via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Bacup?

The distance between Glasgow and Bacup is 226 miles. The road distance is 193.9 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Bacup without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Bacup without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Bacup?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Glasgow to Bacup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Bacup bus from?

Glasgow to Bacup bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Bacup train from?

Glasgow to Bacup train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Bacup?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Bacup is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Glasgow to Bacup bus arrive?

Glasgow to Bacup bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Bacup train arrive?

Glasgow to Bacup train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Bacup is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Glasgow to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 2433+ hotels available in Bacup.

Glasgow to Bacup - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 7 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Bacup by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 33m
£57–122
Bus via Rochdale Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 38m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 14m
£30–41
Drive 192.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Bacupcar 192.7 mi
3h 40m
£48–70
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 46m
£59–176
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
7h 48m
£62–161
Fly to Liverpool, train, line 7 bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Todmordentrain
4. Take the bus from Todmorden Bus Station to Yorkshire Streetbus
7h 35m
£67–183

Glasgow to Bacup by train and bus

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Distance: 224.4 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Bacup, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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