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How to travel from London to Blackpool

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €66.

Distance: 201 miles (324 km)

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Flight

€96

Average price

€33

Average price

Cheapest

€193

Average price

4h 16m

Average total duration

3h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 10m

Average total duration

6h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 12m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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from London to Blackpool

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX540 · NX121
07:30AM7h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
$261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540 · NX121
03:00PM6h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
$251One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1364
09:50AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
10:55AMManchester Airport
$4591One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02286+Northern Rail (3)L08734
09:30AM2h55
London Euston (EUS)
12:25PMBlackpool South (BPS)
$1121One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW02429+Northern Rail (3)L09145
10:30AM2h55
London Euston (EUS)
01:25PMBlackpool South (BPS)
$1121One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastL02286+Northern Rail (3)L08210
09:30AM2h50
London Euston (EUS)
12:20PMLayton (LAY)
$1391One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX121
12:00PM7h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:15PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
$261One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX421 · NX121
02:00AM9h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:50AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
$621One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX424
11:30PM8h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:50AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
$741One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1368
12:50PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
01:55PMManchester Airport
$4591One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1370
01:55PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
03:00PMManchester Airport
$4591One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1372
03:10PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
04:20PMManchester Airport
$4591One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Blackpool.

FAQs

You can get from London to Blackpool 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Blackpool from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€16).

This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Blackpool:

Taking a bus costs $49 (€44) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $66 (€60) for the same trip.

A bus is $42 (€38) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average $60 (€54).

The quickest way to travel to Blackpool from London is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Blackpool by bus takes 7 h on average.

Taking a train requires on average 2 h 44 min of travel time.

The distance from London to Blackpool is approximately 200 miles (323 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Blackpool is:

  • 4 buses per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Blackpool as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Blackpool:

  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
  • Trains from London to Blackpool most often leave from London Euston and arrive in Blackpool North.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Blackpool:

  • You can go to Blackpool from London by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $17 (€16) with National Express from London to Blackpool on Omio.
  • You can take a flight from London to Blackpool with British Airways. Cheap tickets can be found for $66 (€60) with British Airways from London to Blackpool.
  • You can take a train from London to Blackpool with Avanti West Coast or Northern Rail (3). Cheap tickets can be found for $60 (€54) with Avanti West Coast from London to Blackpool.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Blackpool with the following travel companies:

  • 1 direct bus per day with National Express.
  • Direct flight available with British Airways 6 direct flights per day.
  • 1 direct train per day with Avanti West Coast.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Blackpool as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Blackpool from London.

Many of our customers traveling from London to Blackpool don't make Blackpool their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Blackpool are Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool or Birmingham, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Blackpool to any of these top destinations today!
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