How to travel from Bolton to Blackpool

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Compare bus and train 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 train 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 train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $11.

Distance: 29 miles (48 km)

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$13

Average price

Cheapest

$14

Average price

$15

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

59m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 3m

Average total duration

1h 33m

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30m

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55m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Blackpool is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A train is $0.34 (€0.27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Blackpool costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bolton and Blackpool including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bolton to Blackpool among Omio's users.

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from Bolton to Blackpool

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailL08227
    9:54 AM0h57
    Bolton station (BON)
    10:51 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailL08213 · L09145
    11:53 AM1h32
    Bolton station (BON)
    1:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $131One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Northern RailL10897 · Y25800
    10:08 AM0h56
    Bolton station (BON)
    11:04 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $201One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Northern RailL08233
    9:22 AM1h02
    Bolton station (BON)
    10:24 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailL10897 · L09150
    10:08 AM1h17
    Bolton station (BON)
    11:25 AMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailL08262
    8:22 AM1h02
    Bolton station (BON)
    9:24 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX121
    10:35 AM4h00
    Bolton, Interchange
    2:35 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $171One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX121
    10:20 AM4h15
    Bolton, Astley Bridge
    2:35 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $171One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX424
    6:35 AM1h15
    Bolton, Interchange
    7:50 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $181One-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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bolton and Blackpool including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Blackpool is a train with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A train is $0.34 (€0.27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Blackpool costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 33m.

The distance from Bolton to Blackpool is approximately 29 miles (48 km).
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Blackpool is:
  • 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Blackpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bolton to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Blackpool by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail to go to Blackpool by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bolton to Blackpool with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
Omio customers who travel from Bolton to Blackpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Preston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackpool and these popular destinations at a great price.

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