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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $706.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$125 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $706 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Blackpool:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Blackpool costing on average $125.
A bus is $666 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Blackpool costing on average $706.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
Tickets start at around $125 compared to roughly $86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$39. The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 39m 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.
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How to get from Bristol to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 PM 6h45 Bristol 7:15 PM Blackpool $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:30 PM 6h45 Bristol 7:15 PM Blackpool $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:30 PM 6h45 Bristol 7:15 PM Blackpool $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Blackpool:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Blackpool costing on average $125.
A bus is $666 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Blackpool costing on average $706.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, British Airways to go to Blackpool by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
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