How to get from Glasgow to Blackpool
- 241 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Glasgow to Blackpool: bus. The two cities are about 241 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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241 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €67Reading date not recorded | 9h 23m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Reading date not recorded | 8h 03m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€67Reading date not recorded9h 23m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€40Reading date not recorded8h 03m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Glasgow to Blackpool: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Glasgow → Manchesterbus
FlixBus·4h - 2Manchester Airport → BlackpoolbusRegional connection·2h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Train· 2h 51m€26Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 28
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusGlasgow-ManchesterBook →Regional connectionManchester Airport-BlackpoolBook →ScotRailGlasgow-EdinburghBook →TransPennine ExpressEdinburgh-ManchesterBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, ScotRail, TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Glasgow to Blackpool works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Glasgow to Manchester, about 4h. Transfer in Manchester and continue by Regional connection bus on to Blackpool (2h 8m). In total it's roughly €40 over 8h 3m, 1 transfer.
Glasgow to Blackpool: common questions
Is there a bus from Glasgow to Blackpool?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Blackpool from Glasgow?
About 241 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Glasgow to Blackpool?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, ScotRail, TransPennine Express.
What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Blackpool?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026