What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Blackpool is to bus which costs £18 - £60 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Buchanan Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Blackpool North via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Perth to Blackpool?

The distance between Perth and Blackpool is 272 miles. The road distance is 226.9 miles.

How do I travel from Perth to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Blackpool without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 43m and costs £35 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Perth to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Blackpool bus from?

Perth to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Blackpool train from?

Perth to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Perth to Blackpool is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 43m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £60 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Perth to Blackpool bus arrive?

Perth to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Blackpool train arrive?

Perth to Blackpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Blackpool is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Perth to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Perth to Blackpool?

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Perth to Blackpool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 43m
£35–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
7h 9m
£19–59
Drive 225.6 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Blackpool225.6 mi
4h
£57–82
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
7h 9m
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 10m
£33–166
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to PrestonInverness - London Euston
5h 17m
£68–92
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
7h
£105–294

Perth to Blackpool by train and foot

221Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.2 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Blackpool North via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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