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Compare train, bus, and flight for Luton to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $11, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $177 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg 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 Luton to Blackpool:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Blackpool costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Blackpool costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Blackpool
How to get from Luton to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 AM11h20Luton4:25 PMBlackpool$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:05 AM11h20Luton4:25 PMBlackpool$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:55 AM9h55Luton11:50 AMBlackpool$771One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:35 AM10h15Luton11:50 AMBlackpool$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Blackpool:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Blackpool costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Blackpool costing on average $177 (€145).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Blackpool as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Thameslink, east_midlands_trains to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with BA Cityflyer to go to Blackpool by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
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