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Compare bus and train for Halifax to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Halifax to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, while a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€24 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Halifax to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from Halifax to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Halifax to Blackpool:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halifax to Blackpool costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Halifax to Blackpool
How to get from Halifax to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Halifax to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX172 · NX1217:55 AM 3h40 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 11:35 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
NX172 · NX1217:55 AM 3h40 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 11:35 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station €14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G889781:31 PM 1h33 Halifax station (HFX) 3:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G8896911:30 AM 1h34 Halifax station (HFX) 1:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
G8897412:30 PM 1h34 Halifax station (HFX) 2:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
G8896510:29 AM 1h35 Halifax station (HFX) 12:04 PM Blackpool North (BPN) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX172 · NX12111:40 AM 7h15 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 6:55 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX172 · NX4242:50 AM 5h00 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 7:50 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station €23 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Halifax to Blackpool:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Halifax to Blackpool costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 5m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Halifax and Blackpool as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Halifax station (HFX) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Blackpool by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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