How to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow

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Compare train and bus 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 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 149 miles (241 km)

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$54

Average price

$24

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Cheapest

3h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 22m

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30m

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4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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Avanti West Coast

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from Blackpool to Glasgow

How to get from Blackpool to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)L06842+Avanti West CoastW02435
09:05AM2h56
Blackpool North (BPN)
12:01PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$411One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)L09139+Avanti West CoastW02435
08:30AM3h31
Blackpool South (BPS)
12:01PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$381One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)L06842+Avanti West CoastW02435
09:05AM2h56
Blackpool North (BPN)
12:01PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$411One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Northern Rail (3)L09124+Avanti West CoastL02285
09:29AM3h36
Blackpool South (BPS)
01:05PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$411One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)L08079+Avanti West CoastL02285
10:05AM3h00
Blackpool North (BPN)
01:05PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$441One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)L09209+Avanti West CoastW02422
01:30PM3h31
Blackpool South (BPS)
05:01PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
$391One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1361 · BA1482
09:40AM4h55
Manchester Airport
02:35PMGlasgow International Airport
$1741One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1359 · BA1482
08:55AM5h40
Manchester Airport
02:35PMGlasgow International Airport
$1741One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1361 · BA1486
09:40AM5h50
Manchester Airport
03:30PMGlasgow International Airport
$1741One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Blackpool to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackpool to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Blackpool and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Glasgow:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Glasgow costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from Blackpool to Glasgow is approximately 149 miles (241 km).
The average frequency per day from Blackpool to Glasgow is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Blackpool to Glasgow:
  • Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Blackpool to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Northern Rail (3) to go to Glasgow by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Blackpool to Glasgow:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Blackpool to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.
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