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Compare train and bus 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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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€106 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Blackpool:
A bus is $48 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Blackpool costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 15 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 train and bus 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 (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, LNER to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
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