How to travel from Blackpool to Birmingham

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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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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€29

Average price

Cheapest

€38

Average price

4h 31m

Average total duration

4h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 39m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Avanti West Coast

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from Blackpool to Birmingham

How to get from Blackpool to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Blackpool to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
02:50PM4h10
Blackpool
07:00PMBirmingham
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
02:50PM4h10
Blackpool
07:00PMBirmingham
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
02:50PM4h10
Blackpool
07:00PMBirmingham
$401One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
07:15PM6h15
Blackpool
01:30AMBirmingham
$431One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Blackpool to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackpool to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Blackpool and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Blackpool to Birmingham is a train with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Birmingham:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackpool to Birmingham costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Blackpool to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The distance from Blackpool to Birmingham is approximately 103 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Blackpool to Birmingham is:
  • Around 16 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Blackpool to Birmingham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Blackpool to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Blackpool to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Blackpool to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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