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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 an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a flight costs an average of $502.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $502 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Blackpool to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Blackpool to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Glasgow:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Glasgow costing on average $73.
A bus is $483 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackpool to Glasgow costing on average $502.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
The journey is about 28m faster (2h 56m by train vs 3h 24m by car) and roughly $37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($73 vs $109). 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 PM 3h55 Blackpool 9:10 PM Glasgow $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:15 PM 3h55 Blackpool 9:10 PM Glasgow $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 PM 3h10 Blackpool 9:10 PM Glasgow $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Glasgow:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Glasgow costing on average $73.
A bus is $483 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Blackpool to Glasgow costing on average $502.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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