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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentraltrainAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestontrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    4h 10m
    £28–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk030
    6h 51m
    £19–52

  3. Drive 181.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Blackpoolcar181.2 mi
    3h 27m
    £46–66

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)planeGLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    7h 15m
    £85–246

  5. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
    5h 23m
    £41–126

Ayr to Blackpool by train

Calendar221Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Blackpool North via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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