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Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 74 miles (120 km)
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Carlisle to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Carlisle to Blackpool:
A bus is $0.08 (€0.06) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Carlisle to Blackpool costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Carlisle and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Carlisle and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Douglas and arrive in Heysham.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Blackpool by train.
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