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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 261 km
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3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Blackburn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Blackburn:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Blackburn costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Blackburn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, first_transpennine_express to go to Blackburn by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackburn by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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