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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Blackburn is to bus which costs £25 - £90 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Blackburn is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Strawberry Bank via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Blackburn?

The distance between Glasgow and Blackburn is 204 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Glasgow to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Blackburn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Blackburn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Blackburn is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £90 and takes 4h 36m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Glasgow to Blackburn bus arrive?

Glasgow to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glasgow to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Blackburn is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Glasgow to Blackburn.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Blackburn?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow to Blackburn?

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Blackburn 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 / ...
3h 8m
£61–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
4h 36m
£25–86
Drive 189 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Blackburncar 189 mi
3h 13m
£46–67
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 52m
£60–171
Line 267 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus 267 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
6h 56m
£38–89
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 21m
£66–183
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackburntrain
7h 42m
£64–154

Glasgow to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 202.3 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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