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The cheapest and fastest buses from Liverpool to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for May 04

Cheapest price

$26

Average price

$28

Fastest journey

1 h 54 m

Average duration

2 h 57 m

Buses per day

20

Distance

45 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool to Blackpool will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Blackpool without transferring at least once.

  • National ExpressNX541 · NX121
    2:55 PM3h20
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    6:15 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $261One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX121
    1:48 PM4h27
    Liverpool, University
    6:15 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX121
    6:20 PM3h30
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX121
    8:17 AM3h18
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    11:35 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $271One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX121
    6:32 PM3h18
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $11.

Distance: 27 miles (45 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train

$17

Average price

$13

Average price

Cheapest

3h 21m

Average total duration

2h 51m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Liverpool to Blackpool Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:30AM
Arrival Time
07:50AM
Duration
4h20
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:35AM
Arrival Time
07:50AM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:38AM
Arrival Time
07:50AM
Duration
4h12
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$28
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:45AM
Arrival Time
08:20AM
Duration
3h35
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:53AM
Arrival Time
08:20AM
Duration
3h27
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:57AM
Arrival Time
08:20AM
Duration
3h23
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:50AM
Arrival Time
11:35AM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:58AM
Arrival Time
11:35AM
Duration
3h37
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:02AM
Arrival Time
11:35AM
Duration
3h33
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:05AM
Arrival Time
11:35AM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:13AM
Arrival Time
11:35AM
Duration
3h22
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:17AM
Arrival Time
11:35AM
Duration
3h18
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$20
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:13AM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
4h07
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:17AM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
4h03
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
Transpennine Express
Departure Time
10:20AM
Arrival Time
01:05PM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:23AM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
3h57
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:27AM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
3h53
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
02:20PM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$18
Operator
Transpennine Express
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
02:25PM
Duration
2h55
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$30
Operator
Transpennine Express
Departure Time
12:20PM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$34
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:33PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
5h07
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:37PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
5h03
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:48PM
Arrival Time
06:15PM
Duration
4h27
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:52PM
Arrival Time
06:15PM
Duration
4h23
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:35PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
4h05
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55PM
Arrival Time
06:15PM
Duration
3h20
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:20PM
Arrival Time
09:50PM
Duration
3h30
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:28PM
Arrival Time
09:50PM
Duration
3h22
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:32PM
Arrival Time
09:50PM
Duration
3h18
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$17

Live departures

Liverpool to Blackpool bus times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Blackpool buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX170 · NX424
Delayed
10:20 AM 3:30 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
4h20
7:50 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX424
Delayed
3:00 PM 3:35 AMLiverpool, University
4h15
7:50 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX424
Delayed
10:24 AM 3:38 AMLiverpool, Botanic Park
4h12
7:50 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
10:20 AM 4:45 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
3h35
10:35 AM 10:35 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
3:00 PM 4:53 AMLiverpool, University
3h27
10:35 AM 10:35 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
10:24 AM 4:57 AMLiverpool, Botanic Park
3h23
10:35 AM 10:35 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
10:20 AM 8:05 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
3h30
11:35 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
3:00 PM 8:13 AMLiverpool, University
3h22
11:35 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
10:24 AM 8:17 AMLiverpool, Botanic Park
3h18
11:35 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
3:00 PM 10:23 AMLiverpool, University
3h57
2:20 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
10:24 AM 10:27 AMLiverpool, Botanic Park
3h53
2:20 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX541 · NX121
On time
11:00 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
3h20
2:20 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
transpennine_expressTP036300+northern_railL0824911:30 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1h54
1:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN)1 transfer
transpennine_expressTP036300+northern_railL0909411:30 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h55
2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS)1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
3:00 PM 1:48 PMLiverpool, University
4h27
6:15 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
On time
1:52 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park
4h23
6:15 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX541 · NX121
On time
2:55 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
3h20
6:15 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
On time
6:20 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
3h30
9:50 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
On time
6:28 PM Liverpool, University
3h22
9:50 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX121
On time
6:32 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park
3h18
9:50 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Blackpool

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Buses from Liverpool to Blackpool run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.

The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 2h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $5 (€4)
Distance
27 miles (45 km)
Average bus duration
2h 51m
Cheapest ticket price
$11 (€9)
Buses per day
17
Fastest bus
2h 25m
First bus
12:50 AM
Last bus
11:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $5 (€4)

Bus providers: National Express from Liverpool to BlackpoolYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Blackpool with National Express for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 40m
Cheapest Price
$12 (€10)
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Liverpool to Blackpool

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Blackpool by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Liverpool to Blackpool can start from as little as $11 (€9) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Liverpool to Blackpool is $17 (€14) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Liverpool to Blackpool is 2h 25m to travel the 27 miles (45 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Liverpool to Blackpool leaves at 12:50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Liverpool to Blackpool leaves at 11:45 PM.
There are 17 buses a day from Liverpool to Blackpool which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Liverpool to Blackpool, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Blackpool. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Liverpool and Blackpool and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Blackpool from Liverpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Liverpool to Blackpool is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Blackpool including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Liverpool to Blackpool:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Liverpool to Blackpool for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Liverpool to Blackpool depends on the bus companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Liverpool to Blackpool.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Liverpool to Blackpool:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Liverpool to Blackpool:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Liverpool to Blackpool.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Liverpool to Blackpool with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Liverpool to Blackpool with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Liverpool to Blackpool with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Liverpool nor Blackpool are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Blackpool among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Blackpool, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the promenade and amusement arcades. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and unofficial ticket sellers near popular attractions. It's advisable to use licensed transport and official vendors to avoid these issues. Additionally, travelers should stay aware of their surroundings at night, particularly in less busy areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Liverpool to Blackpool

Liverpool
Blackpool
The major bus station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool, University. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool, University for your trip from Liverpool to Blackpool.
Liverpool, UniversityTaxis
Amenities at bus station
TaxisTaxis
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Brownlow Hill
Public transit options for Liverpool, University
  • Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
Liverpool, Botanic Park
information
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Canning Place
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café in the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
  • Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail

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