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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Blackpool:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Blackpool costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
The journey is about 5m faster (2h 14m by train vs 2h 19m by car) and roughly $3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($52 vs $55). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Blackpool
How to get from Birmingham to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX541 · NX1214:55 PM4h55Birmingham, Coach Station9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX541 · NX1214:55 PM4h55Birmingham, Coach Station9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX12110:45 AM3h50Birmingham, Coach Station2:35 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$381One-way0 transfers
Other options
- NX422 · NX1213:40 AM5h05Birmingham, Coach Station8:45 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$281One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX42411:40 PM8h10Birmingham, Coach Station7:50 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$281One-way1 transfer
- NX1212:40 PM4h15Birmingham, Coach Station6:55 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Blackpool:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Blackpool costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Isle of Man (Steam Packet Company) and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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