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Compare train and bus for Blackpool to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Birmingham 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 40m. 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 $16.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m 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 Blackpool to Birmingham:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Birmingham costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Blackpool to Birmingham
How to get from Blackpool to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:50 AM5h10Blackpool, Central Coach Station1:00 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:50 AM5h10Blackpool, Central Coach Station1:00 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P24722+W341601:30 PM2h36Blackpool South (BPS)4:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$381One-way1 transfer
Other options
- P24716+C0136211:30 AM2h36Blackpool South (BPS)2:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$471One-way1 transfer
- P24710+W339039:29 AM2h37Blackpool South (BPS)12:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$471One-way1 transfer
- P24707+W342658:30 AM2h37Blackpool South (BPS)11:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$471One-way1 transfer
- NX121 · NX5418:25 AM4h20Blackpool, Central Coach Station12:45 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$381One-way1 transfer
- NX1219:35 AM4h00Blackpool, Central Coach Station1:35 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$441One-way0 transfers
- NX1213:35 PM4h10Blackpool, Central Coach Station7:45 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Birmingham:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Birmingham costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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