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Compare bus, train, 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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $6, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$116 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Blackpool:
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average $116 (€95).
A bus is $178 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackpool costing on average $207 (€170).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
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 AM7h55London, Victoria Coach Station5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:30 AM7h55London, Victoria Coach Station5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA138010:15 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport11:10 PMManchester Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
Other options
W34091+
G895999:10 PM3h10London Euston (EUS)12:20 AMBlackpool North (BPN)$501One-way1 transfer
W340325:36 PM3h00London Euston (EUS)8:36 PMBlackpool North (BPN)$851One-way0 transfers
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G896109:39 PM3h44London Euston (EUS)1:23 AMBlackpool North (BPN)$1041One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM7h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$451One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX1212:30 PM7h20London, Victoria Coach Station9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$481One-way1 transfer
NX540 · NX1217:30 AM6h50London, Victoria Coach Station2:20 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$531One-way1 transfer
BA13789:00 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMManchester Airport$2081One-way0 transfers
BA13608:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:45 AMManchester Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
BA13726:15 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:15 PMManchester Airport$2681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Blackpool:
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average $116 (€95).
A bus is $178 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackpool costing on average $207 (€170).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Blackpool as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 to go to Blackpool by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Blackpool by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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