How to travel from London to Blackpool

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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 $74.

Distance: 201 miles (324 km)

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Flight
Driving

$117

Average price

$30

Average price

Cheapest

$210

Average price

$120

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 36m

Average total duration

3h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 31m

Average total duration

7h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 3m

Onboard

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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

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from London to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Blackpool:

A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average $117 (€95).

A bus is $180 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackpool costing on average $210 (€170).

The fastest way to travel from London to Blackpool is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 6m.

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Blackpool including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Blackpool among Omio's users.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM7h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM7h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1380
    9:35 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:30 PMManchester Airport
    $3891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34180+Northern RailP24751
    7:30 PM2h55
    London Euston (EUS)
    10:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW34180+Northern RailG89583
    7:30 PM2h49
    London Euston (EUS)
    10:19 PMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW34043+Northern RailG89654
    8:30 PM3h17
    London Euston (EUS)
    11:47 PMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM7h15
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX121
    7:30 AM7h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:35 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX121
    2:30 PM7h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8756+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8904
    12:25 PM3h05
    London City Airport
    3:30 PMManchester Airport
    $3421One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA8756+Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8906
    12:25 PM7h00
    London City Airport
    7:25 PMManchester Airport
    $3421One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1378
    8:40 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:35 PMManchester Airport
    $3891One-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
There are 3 options to travel between London and Blackpool including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Blackpool:

A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average $117 (€95).

A bus is $180 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackpool costing on average $210 (€170).

The fastest way to travel from London to Blackpool is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 6m.

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

The distance from London to Blackpool is approximately 201 miles (324 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Blackpool is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Blackpool:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Blackpool by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Blackpool with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Blackpool often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Preston, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
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