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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 an average ticket price of $33 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Blackpool:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Blackpool costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 4h 6m versus 2h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- NX422 · NX121
3:40 AM 4h40 Birmingham, Coach Station 8:20 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX422 · NX121
3:40 AM 4h40 Birmingham, Coach Station 8:20 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station $25 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W33373+
G8957012:07 PM 2h17 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 2:24 PM Blackpool North (BPN) $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W33134+C33028
8:45 AM 2h27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:12 AM Blackpool South (BPS) $35 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33372+C33030
6:07 PM 3h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:12 PM Blackpool South (BPS) $41 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33374+C02190
4:07 PM 3h05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 7:12 PM Blackpool South (BPS) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX541 · NX121
5:00 PM 4h50 Birmingham, Coach Station 9:50 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station $25 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX121
7:45 AM 3h50 Birmingham, Coach Station 11:35 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station $26 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX121
2:15 PM 4h00 Birmingham, Coach Station 6:15 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Blackpool:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Blackpool costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 11 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 Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains 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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