How to travel from Bolton to Blackpool

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Travel Information to Blackpool from Bolton

Distance30 miles (48 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$6 - $8
Cheapest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 55 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Northern Rail (3)

Take a train or bus to travel 30 miles (48 km) between Bolton and Blackpool. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bolton to Blackpool.

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from Bolton to Blackpool

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
05:35AM1h15
Bolton
06:50AMBlackpool
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
05:35AM1h15
Bolton
06:50AMBlackpool
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:35AM1h15
Bolton
06:50AMBlackpool
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Blackpool

Travel to Blackpool 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 Bolton to Blackpool.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bolton and Blackpool including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Blackpool from Bolton is by taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Bolton to Blackpool:

Taking a train costs $3 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Bolton and Blackpool is by train, which takes on average 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 1 h 15 min.

The distance from Bolton to Blackpool is approximately 30 miles (48 km).

The average frequency per day from Bolton to Blackpool is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Blackpool from Bolton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Blackpool:

  • Buses from Bolton to Blackpool most often leave from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
  • Trains most often depart from Bolton at Bolton and arrive in Blackpool at Blackpool North.

The following travel companies offer services from Bolton to Blackpool:

  • Travel with National Express or Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Blackpool by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire Bolton to Blackpool tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
  • Northern Rail (3) can get you to Blackpool by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Northern Rail (3) from Bolton to Blackpool for $6 (€5) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bolton to Blackpool with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with 1 direct bus per day.
  • Direct train available with Northern Rail (3) 9 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Blackpool as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bolton to Blackpool.

Your trip from Bolton to Blackpool doesn't have to end in Blackpool. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Manchester, London, Glasgow, Liverpool or Birmingham. If you’d like to add Manchester, London, Glasgow, Liverpool or Birmingham to your Bolton to Blackpool tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Blackpool today!

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