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Compare train, flight, and bus for Aberdeen to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $485.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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$139 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $485 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aberdeen to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from Aberdeen to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Blackpool:
A bus is $77 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Blackpool costing on average $139 (€116).
A bus is $424 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Blackpool costing on average $485 (€407).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
You'll arrive about 28m sooner (5h 18m by train vs 5h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $139 (€116) compared to roughly $110 (€92) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Blackpool
How to get from Aberdeen to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G896149:52 AM 5h58 Aberdeen station (ABD) 3:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) $75 1 One-way 2 transfers
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G896149:52 AM 5h58 Aberdeen station (ABD) 3:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) $75 1 One-way 2 transfers
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LM00216:40 AM 1h15 Aberdeen Airport 7:55 AM Manchester Airport $160 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P247619:52 AM 6h34 Aberdeen station (ABD) 4:26 PM Blackpool South (BPS) $75 1 One-way 2 transfers
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G895938:20 AM 5h30 Aberdeen station (ABD) 1:50 PM Blackpool North (BPN) $93 1 One-way 2 transfers
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P247568:20 AM 6h05 Aberdeen station (ABD) 2:25 PM Blackpool South (BPS) $93 1 One-way 2 transfers
BA1313 · BA13844:45 PM 4h50 Aberdeen Airport 9:35 PM Manchester Airport $149 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA1323 · BA13646:15 AM 4h55 Aberdeen Airport 11:10 AM Manchester Airport $149 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA1317 · BA13588:10 PM 11h35 Aberdeen Airport 7:45 AM Manchester Airport $149 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Blackpool:
A bus is $77 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Blackpool costing on average $139 (€116).
A bus is $424 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Blackpool costing on average $485 (€407).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Blackpool as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Aberdeen Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Blackpool by flight.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Scotrail to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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