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Compare bus, train, and flight for Blackpool to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Glasgow:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Glasgow costing on average $58 (€48).
A bus is $261 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackpool to Glasgow costing on average $286 (€234).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 5h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Blackpool to Glasgow
How to get from Blackpool to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W340235:29 AM3h47Blackpool South (BPS)9:16 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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W340235:29 AM3h47Blackpool South (BPS)9:16 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W34287+
C317166:19 PM2h54Blackpool North (BPN)9:13 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
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W340235:25 AM3h51Layton (LAY)9:16 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$231One-way1 transfer
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G898154:59 AM3h23Blackpool North (BPN)8:22 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$241One-way1 transfer
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G891616:05 PM3h01Blackpool North (BPN)9:06 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$391One-way1 transfer
BA1369 · BA14964:55 PM4h30Manchester Airport9:25 PMGlasgow International Airport$3051One-way1 transfer
BA1369 · BA14984:55 PM6h10Manchester Airport11:05 PMGlasgow International Airport$3051One-way1 transfer
BA1379 · BA14806:55 AM5h45Manchester Airport12:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$3231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Glasgow:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Glasgow costing on average $58 (€48).
A bus is $261 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackpool to Glasgow costing on average $286 (€234).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Larne Port.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Glasgow by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
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