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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestontrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    4h 10m
    £31–130

  2. Line 206 bus, bus, line 61 bus

    1. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Quay Streetbus206
    2. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus1A / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus61
    7h 52m

  3. Drive 209.4 mi

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Blackpoolcar209.4 mi
    3h 47m
    £52–75

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeGLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    6h 41m
    £73–174

  5. Bus, line 68 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stnbus181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus68
    7h 54m
    £40–64

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)planeGLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    7h 19m
    £80–226

Helensburgh to Blackpool by train and foot

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £19–110 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Buchanan Street via Quay Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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