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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain train Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 7m
    £54–126

  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
    6h 56m
    £30–42

  3. Drive  182.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Blackpoolcar car 182.4 mi
    3h 30m
    £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
    7h 13m
    £81–225

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Common Garden Street to Abingdon Streetbus bus 42
    5h 22m
    £58–100

  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
    7h 47m
    £81–233

Kilmarnock to Blackpool by train

Calendar218Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Blackpool North via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to North Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass in around 6h 56m.

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