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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Liverpool to Blackpool:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Blackpool costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Blackpool
How to get from Liverpool to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L0567112:39 PM1h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:56 PMBlackpool North (BPN)$51One-way0 transfers
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L0567112:39 PM1h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:56 PMBlackpool North (BPN)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L0567112:39 PM1h17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:56 PMBlackpool North (BPN)$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
L05671 · L0909412:39 PM1h46Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$51One-way1 transfer
L080296:39 AM1h18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:57 AMBlackpool North (BPN)$81One-way0 transfers
L08029 · L087496:39 AM1h45Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:24 AMBlackpool South (BPS)$81One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX1212:55 PM3h20Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place6:15 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$231One-way1 transfer
NX541 · NX12111:00 AM3h20Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place2:20 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$231One-way1 transfer
NX170 · NX1216:32 PM3h18Liverpool, Botanic Park9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Blackpool:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Blackpool costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, University and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Mersey Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Blackpool by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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