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How to get fromInverness to Blackpoolby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

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    1. Take the train from Inverness to HaymarkettrainInverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to PrestontrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 55m
    £48–195

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationbusE8
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk030
    9h 3m

  3. Drive 336.1 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Blackpoolcar336.1 mi
    5h 59m
    £85–122

  4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeINV - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    4h 57m
    £101–275

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to PrestontrainInverness - London Euston
    8h
    £71–95

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain
    3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool Northtrain
    9h 13m
    £51–162

  7. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeABZ - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    7h 30m
    £96–257

Inverness to Blackpool by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Blackpool North via Haymarket and Preston in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Buchanan Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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