There are 6 ways to get from Scotland 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 / ...
2h 54m£40–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
5h 9m£20–32Drive 185.8 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Blackpoolcar 185.8 mi
3h 17m£46–66Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
4h 38m£75–166Bus via Lancaster
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to North Stationbus 42
6h 11m£32–42Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 8m£90–209
Scotland to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Blackpool is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Blackpool is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at North Station via Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Blackpool North via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Scotland and Blackpool is 209 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £230.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Scotland to Blackpool, including transfers.
Scotland to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Blackpool is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Blackpool, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–180 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Station via Underpass in around 5h 9m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95–190
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £90–160
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £95–190
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £100–220
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–220
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95–190
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–220
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–180
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £70–100
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £120–180
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £35–50
- 1st Class
- £65–85
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £260–300
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Underpass to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Underpass station.
Scotland to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Blackpool is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Scotland to Blackpool.
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