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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 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 $33, while a flight costs an average of $424.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $424 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Blackpool:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Blackpool costing on average $69.
A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Blackpool costing on average $424.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
The journey is about 25m faster (2h 56m by train vs 3h 21m by car) and roughly $41 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 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 Glasgow to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P247365:48 AM 3h36 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:24 AM Blackpool South (BPS) $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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5:48 AM 3h36 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:24 AM Blackpool South (BPS) $51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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8:00 AM 2h51 Glasgow Central (GLC) 10:51 AM Blackpool North (BPN) $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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4:28 AM 3h56 Glasgow Central (GLC) 8:24 AM Blackpool South (BPS) $51 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34271+G89552
5:48 AM 3h02 Glasgow Central (GLC) 8:50 AM Layton (LAY) $58 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34271+G89552
5:48 AM 3h06 Glasgow Central (GLC) 8:54 AM Blackpool North (BPN) $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Blackpool:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Blackpool costing on average $69.
A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Blackpool costing on average $424.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Blackpool 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 Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer to go to Blackpool by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Blackpool by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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