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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $433.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $433 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Blackburn
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Blackburn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Blackburn:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Blackburn costing on average $70.
A bus is $379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Blackburn costing on average $433.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
The journey is about 32m faster (2h 49m by train vs 3h 21m by car) and roughly $41 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($70 vs $111). 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 Glasgow to Blackburn
How to get from Glasgow to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Blackburn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P239407:45 AM 4h05 Glasgow Central (GLC) 11:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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7:45 AM 4h05 Glasgow Central (GLC) 11:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W33903+P23934
8:00 AM 2h50 Glasgow Central (GLC) 10:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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6:29 AM 3h21 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) $31 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34039+P23940
8:38 AM 3h12 Glasgow Central (GLC) 11:50 AM Blackburn station (BBN) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer - W84903+P23945
9:09 AM 3h41 Glasgow Central (GLC) 12:50 PM Blackburn station (BBN) $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX181 · RL152
11:00 PM 7h35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 6:35 AM Blackburn, Penny Street $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Blackburn:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Blackburn costing on average $70.
A bus is $379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Blackburn costing on average $433.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Blackburn as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Blackburn by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackburn by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Blackburn by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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