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How to get fromGlasgow to Blackpool Central Stationby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow to Blackpool Central Station 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 / ...
    3h 9m
    £67–128

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Abingdon Streetbus bus 42
    4h 55m
    £22–34

  3. Drive 186.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Blackpool Central Stationcar car 186.1 mi
    3h 18m
    £45–65

  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 25m
    £71–180

  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 57m
    £35–78

  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 41m
    £75–193

Glasgow to Blackpool Central Station by train and foot

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Blackpool Central Station, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Blackpool Central Station via Underpass and Abingdon Street in around 4h 55m.

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