How to travel from Glasgow to Blackburn

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Travel Information between Glasgow and Blackburn

distanceDistance162 miles (261 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$20 - $33
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 3 h 2 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 3 h 2 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or Virgin Trains

Travel 162 miles (261 km) by train or bus to Blackburn from Glasgow. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or Virgin Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Glasgow to Blackburn.

Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Blackburn

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 18 17Cheapest
Average price 53 32Cheapest
Average duration2h 50m3h 50m
Direct Options
First departure4:26 AM3:35 AM
Last departure8:36 PM11:50 PM
No. of daily departures53
Companies
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Transpennine Express
  • Scotrail
  • Megabus
  • FlixBus

Travel options
from Glasgow to Blackburn

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

Our recommendation
train

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

Avanti West Coast
08:38AM3h12
Glasgow Central (GLC)
11:50AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$471One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Avanti West Coast
08:38AM3h12
Glasgow Central (GLC)
11:50AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$471One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Avanti West Coast
08:00AM2h50
Glasgow Central (GLC)
10:50AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$471One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Avanti West Coast
06:29AM3h21
Glasgow Central (GLC)
09:50AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$471One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
05:48AM3h02
Glasgow Central (GLC)
08:50AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$471One-way
1 transfer
Transpennine Express
09:09AM3h41
Glasgow Central (GLC)
12:50PMBlackburn station (BBN)
$721One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best trip from Glasgow to Blackburn with Omio's travel partners ScotRail! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

    FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Blackburn

    FAQs: Travel to Blackburn 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 Glasgow to Blackburn.
    FAQs

    There are 2 travel options from Glasgow to Blackburn: train or bus.

    The cheapest way to go to Blackburn from Glasgow is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).

    This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Blackburn:

    A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $33 (€29) from Glasgow to Blackburn.

    The fastest way from Glasgow to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 2 min.

    There are alternative travel options to Blackburn that take longer:

    Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 2 min of travel time.

    The distance is approximately 162 miles (261 km) from Glasgow to Blackburn.

    The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Blackburn is:

    • 3 buses per day.
    • Around 16 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Blackburn from Glasgow as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Glasgow to Blackburn:

    • Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Glasgow to Blackburn depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station to Blackburn, Bus Station.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Blackburn:

    • You can travel to Blackburn from Glasgow by bus with Megabus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $39 (€34) with FlixBus from Glasgow to Blackburn.
    • You can travel from Glasgow to Blackburn by train with Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Coast or first_transpennine_express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€18) with TransPennine Express from Glasgow to Blackburn.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Blackburn with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct bus with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Blackburn as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Blackburn from Glasgow.

    Looking to extend your trip from Glasgow to Blackburn? Many Omio customers who go from Glasgow to Blackburn usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Stockport, Blackpool or Birmingham. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Stockport, Blackpool or Birmingham from Blackburn, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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