How to get from London to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from London to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 200 miles (323 km) | |
Available travel modes | Flight | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $186 (€166) • 1 h | |
Popular travel companies | British Airways |
Take a flight to travel 200 miles (323 km) from London to Blackpool. British Airways is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct flight from London to Blackpool.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $45 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between London and Blackpool. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Blackpool from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
You can travel between London and Blackpool by flight.
The fastest way to travel from London to Blackpool is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
The London to Blackpool distance is around 200 miles (323 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Blackpool:
The following travel company offer services from London to Blackpool:
Yes, there is a direct service from London to Blackpool:
Direct services to Blackpool tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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