How to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow

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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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$58

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$24

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$111

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 56m

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3h 26m

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4h 18m

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3h 48m

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3h 24m

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The cheapest way to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $24 (€20).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

Flight takes on average 5h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Blackpool and Glasgow including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Blackpool to Glasgow among Omio's users.

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from Blackpool to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

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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 RailP24698+Avanti West CoastW34023
    5:29 AM3h47
    Blackpool South (BPS)
    9:16 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Northern RailP24698+Avanti West CoastW34023
    5:29 AM3h47
    Blackpool South (BPS)
    9:16 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW34287+Northern RailC31716
    6:19 PM2h54
    Blackpool North (BPN)
    9:13 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Northern RailG89818+Avanti West CoastW34023
    5:25 AM3h51
    Layton (LAY)
    9:16 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW85162+Northern RailG89815
    4:59 AM3h23
    Blackpool North (BPN)
    8:22 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastC01319+Northern RailG89161
    6:05 PM3h01
    Blackpool North (BPN)
    9:06 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1369 · BA1496
    4:55 PM4h30
    Manchester Airport
    9:25 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $3051One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1369 · BA1498
    4:55 PM6h10
    Manchester Airport
    11:05 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $3051One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1379 · BA1480
    6:55 AM5h45
    Manchester Airport
    12:40 PMGlasgow International Airport
    $3231One-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 3 options to travel between Blackpool and Glasgow including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $24 (€20).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 48m.

Flight takes on average 5h 39m.

The distance from Blackpool to Glasgow is approximately 149 miles (241 km).
The average frequency per day from Blackpool to Glasgow is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Blackpool to Glasgow:
  • 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.
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 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.
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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