What is the cheapest way to get from Shotts to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Blackpool is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shotts to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Shotts to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at North Station via Stewarton Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Shotts and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Blackpool North via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Shotts to Blackpool?

The distance between Shotts and Blackpool is 229 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.

How do I travel from Shotts to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Shotts to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Shotts to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Shotts to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Blackpool bus from?

Shotts to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Shotts to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Shotts to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Shotts to Blackpool bus arrive?

Shotts to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the Shotts to Blackpool train arrive?

Shotts to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Shotts to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Shotts to Blackpool is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Shotts to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Shotts to Blackpool?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 54m
£53–123
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
7h 17m
£31–44
Drive 178.1 mi
1. Drive from Shotts to Blackpoolcar 178.1 mi
3h 13m
£44–64
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 22m
£80–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abingdon Streetbus 42
7h 33m
£32–49
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 58m
£89–201
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 13m
£94–239

Shotts to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 227.3 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Shotts, Scotland and Blackpool, 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 King Street to North Station via Stewarton Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Underpass in around 7h 17m.

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