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How to get fromGlasgow to Blackpool Towerby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow to Blackpool Tower 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 5m
    £48–111

  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
    5h 20m
    £23–32

  3. Drive  186 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Blackpool Towercar car 186 mi
    3h 18m
    £47–67

  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 27m
    £72–210

  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
    6h 22m
    £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 50m
    £72–218

Glasgow to Blackpool Tower by train and foot

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £60–100 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 Tower via Underpass and Abingdon Street in around 5h 20m.

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