- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€74
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackpool to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Glasgow will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
It's difficult to get from Blackpool to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
P24698+
W34023
G89815+
W85162
G89818+
W85165
W34180+
P24714
G89147+
W85165
G89165+
W34177
G89163+
W34033
G89176+
W34187
G88971+
C01369
W34007+
G89150Trains from Blackpool to Glasgow run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:05, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 1:05 AM |
Last train 9:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Glasgow trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89868+ W33204 | On time 8:54 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h13 | 12:07 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89868+ W33204 | On time 8:57 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h10 | 12:07 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
G89815+ W85162 | 4:59 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h23 | 8:22 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89818+ W85165 | 5:22 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 5h13 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34023+ P24698 | 5:29 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h47 | 9:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89147+ W34023 | 6:04 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h12 | 9:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89147+ W85165 | 6:04 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 4h31 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
P24701+ W85165 | 6:31 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 4h04 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89826+ W85165 | 7:21 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h14 | 10:35 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
P24704+ W34046 | 7:30 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h48 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34046+ G88963 | 8:19 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h59 | 11:18 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89831+ W85174 | 8:23 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h08 | 11:31 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34177+ P24707 | 8:30 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h31 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89165+ W34177 | 9:05 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h56 | 12:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89836+ W85170 | 9:25 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h15 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34254+ P24710 | 9:29 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h36 | 1:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89171+ W34254 | On time 10:05 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h00 | 1:05 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G88971+ C01369 | 10:19 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h56 | 1:15 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
P24713+ W33912 | 10:30 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h32 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89156+ W33912 | 11:05 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h57 | 2:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89850+ W85179 | 11:24 AM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h15 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34033+ P24716 | 11:30 AM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h31 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89163+ W34033 | 12:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h56 | 3:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G88981+ W33935 | 12:19 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h58 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89857+ W85185 | 12:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h23 | 3:48 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89857+ W85185 | 12:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h20 | 3:48 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
P24719+ W34016 | 12:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h34 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34016+ G89169 | 1:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h59 | 4:04 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89863+ W85188 | 1:25 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h14 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89863+ W85188 | 1:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h11 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34187+ P24722 | 1:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h31 | 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89176+ W34187 | 2:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h56 | 5:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G88992+ C01372 | 2:19 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 3h02 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89867+ W34007 | 2:28 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h33 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34007+ P24725 | 2:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h31 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89150+ W34007 | 3:05 PM Blackpool North (BPN) | 2h56 | 6:01 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89819+ W85196 | 3:26 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h13 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34069+ P24699 | 3:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h47 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89823+ W85197 | 4:25 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h24 | 7:49 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
W34082+ P24702 | 4:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h32 | 8:02 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G89827+ W85206 | 5:25 PM Layton (LAY) | 3h14 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
C01319+ P24705 | 5:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h36 | 9:06 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
P24708+ W34169 | 6:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h39 | 10:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
P24711+ C01320 | 7:30 PM Blackpool South (BPS) | 3h43 | 11:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Leading European civic art museum with superb collections, grand galleries, and regular exhibitions in the heart of George Square.
Elegant mansion with French paintings, decorative arts, and period rooms, set within Pollok Country Park near Highland cattle.
Lively green space beside the university, popular for museums, picnics, and riverside walks through one of Glasgow's prettiest parks.
Historic civic square framed by monuments and grand buildings, ideal for orientation, events, and classic views of central Glasgow.
Bustling shopping street mixing Victorian facades with modern retail, useful for people-watching and understanding the city's commercial core.
A savory pudding of oats, onions, suet, and spices, traditionally served with mince or fried breakfast. It is one of Scotland’s most iconic regional specialties.
Minced beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A staple in Glasgow homes and pubs, especially comforting in cold weather.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often enriched with milk or cream. It is a classic west coast Scottish dish with deep local roots.
Elegant fine dining by chef Cail Bruich, known for modern Scottish tasting menus and polished service in a calm, refined setting.
A long-established Glasgow institution serving fresh Scottish seafood and shellfish in a lively, classic city brasserie atmosphere.
Traditional pub dining with a strong whisky focus, offering haggis, fish, and Scottish comfort food in a historic central Glasgow setting.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while transit and attractions are fairly priced for most tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Glasgow trains use the Blackpool North to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Blackpool and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Blackpool North has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool North.
Ticket office support is available at Blackpool North.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Blackpool North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access to station front down 30 metre ramp from Talbot Road, 10 metre ramp or 9 steps from Springfield Road or 16 steps from High Street. Level access from station front onto concourse then through wide doors onto all platforms. There is a dropped kerb access to the station entrance from the Blue Badge car parking spaces, 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 Just inside concourse on right hand side, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Blackpool South is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Blackpool South has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Blackpool South.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Blackpool South: Parking.
Available at Blackpool South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Blackpool South: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from Waterloo Road down 40 metre ramp with handrail or 25 steps with rest platform and handrail. A short ramp also gives access from car park, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Layton is 2 km from Blackpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Layton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at Layton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Layton: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Layton: 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 - Step free access via short ramps onto both platforms from Bispham Road. From car park up a 5 metre ramp and through gateway onto platform. Access between platforms is from Preston platform up 24 steps with rest platform and handrail over walkway and down 22 steps with rest platform and handrail, 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, 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.
Hillington West is 7 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Hillington West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Ticket office support is available at Hillington West. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hillington West: Parking.
Available at Hillington West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hillington West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp from street to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs to platform 1, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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