- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackburn to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackburn to Glasgow will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 2 trains that leave Blackburn for Glasgow on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 261 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $238 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Glasgow:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackburn to Glasgow costing on average $70 (€57).
A train is $182 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackburn to Glasgow costing on average $238 (€194).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $113 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€46). The journey takes 3h 32m versus 3h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Blackburn to Glasgow trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:37 AM Blackburn | 6h03 | 2:40 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:37 AM Blackburn | 3h28 | 1:05 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:37 AM Blackburn | 3h25 | 2:02 PM Glasgow | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Blackburn to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 10:42 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackburn to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Blackburn to Glasgow trains use the Blackburn to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Blackburn and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Blackburn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackburn.
Ticket office support is available at Blackburn.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackburn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackburn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackburn: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cherry Tree is 2 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Cherry Tree has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cherry Tree: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cherry Tree: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Preston platform: From Green Lane down 50 metre ramps with handrail to platform. Colne platform: Step free access from Green Lane. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Mill Hill (Lancs) is 1 km from Blackburn city centre. Public transport options include:
Mill Hill (Lancs) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mill Hill (Lancs): Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category C Station, Acces to platform down 30 steps with rest platform and handrail. Island platform accessed only by stairs, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Alexandra Parade is 2 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Alexandra Parade has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Alexandra Parade.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alexandra Parade: Parking.
Available at Alexandra Parade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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