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Compare train and bus for Blackburn to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€15 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Blackpool:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Blackpool costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-6.40. The journey takes 49m versus 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Blackburn to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackburn to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:25 AM0h40Blackburn12:05 PMBlackpool€91One-way0 transfers
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11:25 AM0h40Blackburn12:05 PMBlackpool€91One-way0 transfers
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11:25 AM0h40Blackburn12:05 PMBlackpool€91One-way0 transfers
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12:25 PM0h40Blackburn1:05 PMBlackpool€91One-way0 transfers
1:25 PM0h40Blackburn2:05 PMBlackpool€91One-way0 transfers
2:25 PM0h40Blackburn3:05 PMBlackpool€91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackburn to Blackpool:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackburn to Blackpool costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackburn and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackburn station (BBN) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackburn, Penny Street and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Blackpool by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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