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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 4m
    £19–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    5h 20m
    £15–25

  3. Drive 185.8 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Glasgowcar car 185.8 mi
    3h 18m
    £46–66

  4. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    4h 49m
    £80–214

  5. Bus via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    6h 23m
    £27–47

  6. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 2m
    £97–264

Blackpool to Scotland by train

Calendar223Weekly Trains
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £16–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Underpass in around 5h 20m.

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