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How to get fromGlasgow to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2h 54m
    £49–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus bus 42
    4h 48m
    £22–31

  3. Drive  185.8 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Blackpoolcar car 185.8 mi
    3h 17m
    £46–67

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 6m
    £67–190

  5. Bus via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abingdon Streetbus bus 42
    5h 52m
    £29–46

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane GLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 40m
    £72–198

Glasgow to Blackpool by train

Calendar227Weekly Trains
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Blackpool, 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, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Station via Underpass in around 4h 48m.

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