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Compare bus and train for Chester to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Blackpool:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Blackpool costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
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How to get from Chester to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:45 AM6h05Chester6:50 AMBlackpool$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:45 AM6h05Chester6:50 AMBlackpool$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:55 AM5h55Chester6:50 AMBlackpool$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:55 AM5h55Chester7:50 AMBlackpool$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Blackpool:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Blackpool costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Blackpool as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Oaks (Outlet Village) and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Blackpool by bus.
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