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About Blackbank

Blackbank straddles the English side of the Anglo-Scottish border in Cumbria, three kilometres from Springfield and four from Gretna Green. Accessed via the A74(M) motorway linking Glasgow to Carlisle, it serves as a key transit point for cross-border traffic, with local connections via the A7 to Longtown. The area benefits from approximately 50 public EV charging points. Blackbank holds the distinction of being among the first English settlements motorists reach when travelling south from Scotland on the main A74(M) route.

Where is Blackbank on the map?

Blackbank is in England, at 54.998, -3.020 - about 20 km north of Newby West.

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35 chargers

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Springfield, Dumfries and Galloway2 mi 5 minGretna Green3 mi 5 minGretna3 mi 5 minLongtown3 mi 5 minMetal Bridge, Cumbria4 mi 10 minRigg5 mi 10 minScotsdike5 mi 10 minKirkpatrick-Fleming6 mi 10 minWestlinton6 mi 10 minTodhills6 mi 10 minChapelknowe6 mi 10 minCarwinley6 mi 10 minRockcliffe Cross6 mi 10 minHollee6 mi 10 minBrowhouses7 mi 10 min

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What is the closest airport to Blackbank?

The closest airport to Blackbank is Newcastle International Airport, 108 km (about 1 h 39 min by car).

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