How to travel from Liverpool to Blackpool

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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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Driving

$23

Average price

$19

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Cheapest

$17

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1h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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30m

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3h 21m

Average total duration

2h 51m

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1h 17m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $19.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Blackpool including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Blackpool among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.38. 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.

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from Liverpool to Blackpool

How to get from Liverpool to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Northern RailG89645
    8:37 PM1h20
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    9:57 PMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Northern RailG89645
    8:37 PM1h20
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    9:57 PMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailG89652
    12:39 PM1h17
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    1:56 PMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG89649
    9:15 PM1h30
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:45 PMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89629
    6:39 AM1h18
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    7:57 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailG89632
    7:39 AM1h19
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    8:58 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX541 · NX121
    2:20 PM4h35
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    6:55 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $151One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX121
    8:07 AM3h28
    Liverpool, Botanic Park
    11:35 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $161One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX170 · NX121
    8:03 AM3h32
    Liverpool, University
    11:35 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $161One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Blackpool

Travel to Blackpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Blackpool.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Blackpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $19.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 21m.

The distance from Liverpool to Blackpool is approximately 27 miles (45 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Blackpool is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Blackpool:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Mersey Rail to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liverpool to Blackpool:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Blackpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Preston station (PRE). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Blackpool to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Blackpool is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach, and the beachfront, while allowing time for leisure and entertainment.
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