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Compare bus and train for Darlington to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Blackpool:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Blackpool costing on average $120 (€97).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
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How to get from Darlington to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Darlington to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 AM3h29Darlington10:04 AMBlackpool$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
6:35 AM3h29Darlington10:04 AMBlackpool$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
5:35 PM3h15Darlington8:50 PMBlackpool$781One-way2 transfers
Other options
8:35 AM3h29Darlington12:04 PMBlackpool$661One-way1 transfer
9:35 AM3h29Darlington1:04 PMBlackpool$661One-way1 transfer
10:35 AM3h29Darlington2:04 PMBlackpool$661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Blackpool:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Blackpool costing on average $120 (€97).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Blackpool as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
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