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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 $22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. 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 $22, while a flight costs an average of $119.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackpool costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
The journey is about 1h 57m faster (3h 2m by train vs 4h 59m by car) and roughly $28 (€23) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($93 (€75) vs $121 (€98)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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 AM7h55London, Victoria Coach Station5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:30 AM7h55London, Victoria Coach Station5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13809:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:30 PMManchester Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
Other options
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P247292:30 PM2h55London Euston (EUS)5:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$1061One-way1 transfer - W34082+P247343:30 PM2h56London Euston (EUS)6:26 PMBlackpool South (BPS)$1161One-way1 transfer
- W34007+G896171:30 PM2h56London Euston (EUS)4:26 PMBlackpool North (BPN)$1261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM8h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$261One-way1 transfer
- NX540 · NX1212:30 PM7h20London, Victoria Coach Station9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
- NX540 · NX1217:30 AM7h05London, Victoria Coach Station2:35 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
- BA13788:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:35 PMManchester Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
- BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
- BA13706:15 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:15 PMManchester Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Blackpool:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackpool costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Blackpool by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Lumo, West Midlands Trains, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Blackpool by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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