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Compare bus, train, and flight for Blackburn to Glasgow
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 bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $650.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $650 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Glasgow:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Glasgow costing on average $85 (€71).
A bus is $595 (€500) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackburn to Glasgow costing on average $650 (€545).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
The journey is about 34m faster (2h 47m by train vs 3h 21m by car) and roughly $25 (€21) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 (€71) vs $110 (€92)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Blackburn to Glasgow
How to get from Blackburn to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackburn to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:00 AM9h45Blackburn8:45 PMGlasgow$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:00 AM9h45Blackburn8:45 PMGlasgow$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:00 AM9h15Blackburn7:15 PMGlasgow$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Glasgow:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Glasgow costing on average $85 (€71).
A bus is $595 (€500) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackburn to Glasgow costing on average $650 (€545).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackburn station (BBN) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Larne Port.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Blackburn, Penny Street and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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