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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 an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. 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 $78, while a flight costs an average of $380.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $380 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Blackpool:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Blackpool costing on average $140.
A bus is $303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Blackpool costing on average $380.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 7h 8m versus 3h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:56 PM 3h40 Luton 8:36 PM Blackpool $269 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
4:56 PM 3h40 Luton 8:36 PM Blackpool $269 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
4:56 PM 3h40 Luton 8:36 PM Blackpool $269 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Blackpool:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Blackpool costing on average $140.
A bus is $303 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Blackpool costing on average $380.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Lumo, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Blackpool by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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