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Compare train and bus for Blackpool to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$34 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to York:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to York costing on average $34.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1. The journey takes 3h 6m versus 2h 7m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Blackpool to York
How to get from Blackpool to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to York is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G8897611:19 AM2h38Blackpool North (BPN)1:57 PMYork station (YRK)$31One-way0 transfers
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G8897611:19 AM2h38Blackpool North (BPN)1:57 PMYork station (YRK)$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G8897611:19 AM2h38Blackpool North (BPN)1:57 PMYork station (YRK)$31One-way0 transfers
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G8897110:19 AM2h38Blackpool North (BPN)12:57 PMYork station (YRK)$251One-way0 transfers
P24716 · G8898111:30 AM3h27Blackpool South (BPS)2:57 PMYork station (YRK)$381One-way1 transfer
P24713 · G8897610:30 AM3h27Blackpool South (BPS)1:57 PMYork station (YRK)$381One-way1 transfer
NX121 · NX170 · YC8433:35 PM6h57Blackpool, Central Coach Station10:32 PMYork, Station Rd$251One-way2 transfers
NX121 · NX170 · YC8439:35 AM5h10Blackpool, Central Coach Station2:45 PMYork, Station Rd$261One-way2 transfers
NX121 · NX170 · YC84312:40 PM6h01Blackpool, Central Coach Station6:41 PMYork, Station Rd$321One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to York:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to York costing on average $34.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and York 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 York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Tadcaster, Commercial Street.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to York by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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