There are 6 ways to get from Helensburgh to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 6m£54–136Bus via Shopping Centre Entrance
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
7h 50m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Abingdon Streetbus 42
7h 45m£36–60Drive 209.4 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Blackpoolcar 209.4 mi
3h 50m£53–76Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 12m£76–205Fly to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 47m£81–208
Helensburgh to Blackpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Blackpool is to bus via Shopping Centre Entrance which costs £29 - £45 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Garnet Street and arriving at Abingdon Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Blackpool North via Partick, Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Blackpool is 231 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Helensburgh to Blackpool, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Helensburgh to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Blackpool is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Blackpool, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Abingdon Street via Charing Cross (Glasgow), Garnet Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £95–170
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–170
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–160
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Night Std.
Helensburgh to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Blackpool is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Helensburgh to Blackpool.
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