Trains from Glasgow to Blackburn

Glasgow to Blackburn train information

• There are several rail providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you will be able to see the trains connecting Glasgow in Scotland to Blackburn in England as well as the rail company for this route.
• There are 162 miles from Glasgow to Blackburn. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Blackburn from Glasgow, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.
• Depending how much time in advance you book your ticket as well as when you travel, the cost of the train will change.

Best prices for Glasgow to Blackburn train tickets

Glasgow - Blackburn prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Glasgow to Blackburn by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Glasgow to Blackburn tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 7 days in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £13 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £27 for your trip. Thus, you will save 53% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 7 days in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Glasgow to Blackburn trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Glasgow and Blackburn by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Blackburn to Glasgow and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you might want to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you make great savings for your Glasgow Blackburn train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

The main benefit of using a railcard is that you only need a few trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the railcard to be worth the investment. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you buy after that, you will save money.

For instance, train tickets from Glasgow to Blackburn cost on average £50.00 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it turns out that after only 2 one way trips from Blackburn to Glasgow, the card will have paid for itself.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey