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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 an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a flight costs an average of €334.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€111 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €334 Average price | €99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from London to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Blackpool:
A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average €111.
A bus is €293 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackpool costing on average €334.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
You'll arrive about 2h 13m sooner (2h 46m by train vs 4h 59m by car). Tickets start at around €111 compared to roughly €99 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Blackpool
How to get from London to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:30 AM 7h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:25 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:30 AM 7h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:25 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1358
6:50 AM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 7:55 AM Manchester Airport €88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W33347+
G896568:28 PM 3h17 London Euston (EUS) 11:45 PM Blackpool North (BPN) €43 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33365+C33030
5:09 PM 4h03 London Euston (EUS) 9:12 PM Blackpool South (BPS) €78 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33190 · W33063
2:42 PM 3h18 London Euston (EUS) 6:00 PM Blackpool North (BPN) €109 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX540 · NX121
7:30 AM 6h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 2:20 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station €37 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX421 · NX121
2:00 AM 9h35 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:35 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station €38 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:05 AM 7h20 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 5:25 PM Blackpool, Central Coach Station €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA1384
9:05 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 10:10 PM Manchester Airport €178 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1382
7:50 PM 1h05 London Heathrow Airport 8:55 PM Manchester Airport €178 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1366
10:40 AM 1h10 London Heathrow Airport 11:50 AM Manchester Airport €295 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Blackpool:
A bus is €70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average €111.
A bus is €293 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackpool costing on average €334.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Blackpool as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Blackpool by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, West Midlands Trains to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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