How to travel from Birmingham to Blackpool

There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to Blackpool: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Blackpool is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Blackpool:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Blackpool costing on average $26 (€23).

The fastest way from Birmingham to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 1 min.

There are alternative travel options to Blackpool that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Blackpool by bus can take on average 3 h 50 min.

The distance from Birmingham to Blackpool is approximately 104 miles (167 km).

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Blackpool is:

• 2 buses a day.
• Around 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Blackpool from Birmingham as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Blackpool:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Birmingham, Brunel Street and arrive in Blackpool, Topping Street.
• Most travelers catch their train from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Blackpool North.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Birmingham to Blackpool tickets on Omio for $18 (€16).
• Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Blackpool by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Birmingham to Blackpool tickets on Omio for $26 (€23).

Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Blackpool with the following travel companies:

• You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Blackpool with National Express.
• You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Blackpool with Avanti West Coast.

Direct services to Blackpool tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

When planning your trip from Birmingham to Blackpool, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $18 (€16) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $26 (€23) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Birmingham to Blackpool online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.