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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Blackpool costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
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.
FlixBus12:30 PM4h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:30 PM4h55Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L023649:07 AM2h08Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:15 AMBlackpool North (BPN)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L0237311:07 AM2h09Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:16 PMBlackpool North (BPN)$281One-way0 transfers
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L090881:07 PM3h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:26 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$301One-way1 transfer - L02364+L087349:07 AM3h18Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$331One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX1215:00 PM4h50Birmingham, Coach Station9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$281One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX42411:40 PM8h10Birmingham, Coach Station7:50 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
- NX1217:45 AM3h50Birmingham, Coach Station11:35 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Blackpool:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Blackpool costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 29m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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