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Compare train and bus for Bolton to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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€12 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Blackpool:
A bus is $0.45 (€0.36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Blackpool costing on average $12 (€9).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Blackpool by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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