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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Liverpool to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from Liverpool to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Blackpool:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Blackpool costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$5. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- G89656
10:15 PM 1h30 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:45 PM Blackpool North (BPN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G89656
10:15 PM 1h30 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:45 PM Blackpool North (BPN) $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W84940+G8903010:40 PM 1h25 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 12:05 AM Blackpool North (BPN) $32 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G89636
8:29 AM 1h31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 10:00 AM Blackpool North (BPN) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89636 · C33028
8:29 AM 2h43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:12 AM Blackpool South (BPS) $11 1 One-way 1 transfer - G89646
8:15 PM 1h30 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 9:45 PM Blackpool North (BPN) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX170 · NX121
6:32 PM 3h18 Liverpool, Botanic Park 9:50 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station $15 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX170 · NX121
6:28 PM 3h22 Liverpool, University 9:50 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station $15 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX170 · NX121
4:57 AM 3h23 Liverpool, Botanic Park 8:20 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Blackpool:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Blackpool costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 16 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, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Mersey Rail, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Blackpool by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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