The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Blackpool
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Blackpool will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bristol for Blackpool on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Blackpool 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 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €104 Average price |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bristol to Blackpool Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Live departures
Bristol to Blackpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Blackpool buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 AM Bristol | 7h50 | 1:50 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Bristol | 7h10 | 8:10 PM Blackpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Blackpool
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: National Express from Bristol to BlackpoolYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Blackpool with National Express for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Blackpool

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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