How to travel from Glasgow to Blackpool

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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 prices starting from $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 149 miles (241 km)

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$61

Average price

$20

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Cheapest

$111

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 56m

Average total duration

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3h 26m

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30m

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4h 11m

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3h 41m

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3h 21m

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

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Blackpool:

A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Blackpool costing on average $61.

A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Blackpool costing on average $260.

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

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 41m.

Flight takes on average 5h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Blackpool including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Glasgow to Blackpool

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Avanti West CoastW33939+Northern RailP24732
    4:28 AM3h56
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    8:24 AMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW33939+Northern RailP24732
    4:28 AM3h56
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    8:24 AMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33903+Northern RailG89569
    8:00 AM2h51
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    10:51 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $691One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressW84922+Northern RailG89550
    3:08 PM3h18
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    6:26 PMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW34271+Northern RailG89552
    5:48 AM3h02
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    8:50 AMLayton (LAY)
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW34271+Northern RailG89552
    5:48 AM3h06
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    8:54 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM8h35
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1489 · BA1378
    5:40 PM3h55
    Glasgow International Airport
    9:35 PMManchester Airport
    $2111One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1489 · BA1380
    5:40 PM4h50
    Glasgow International Airport
    10:30 PMManchester Airport
    $2111One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1485 · BA1372
    3:35 PM3h25
    Glasgow International Airport
    7:00 PMManchester Airport
    $2801One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Blackpool

Travel to Blackpool 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 Blackpool.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Blackpool including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $20.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Blackpool:

A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Blackpool costing on average $61.

A bus is $241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Blackpool costing on average $260.

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

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 41m.

Flight takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Glasgow to Blackpool is approximately 149 miles (241 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Blackpool is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Blackpool:
  • 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).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Blackpool:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Blackpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
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