How to travel from Newcastle to Blackpool

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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 98 miles (159 km)

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$36

Average price

Cheapest

$146

Average price

5h 40m

Average total duration

5h 10m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 32m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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Northern Rail (3)

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

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from Newcastle to Blackpool

How to get from Newcastle to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Newcastle to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
05:15AM6h35
Newcastle
11:50AMBlackpool
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
05:15AM6h35
Newcastle
11:50AMBlackpool
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:15AM6h35
Newcastle
11:50AMBlackpool
$211One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
11:15PM8h35
Newcastle
07:50AMBlackpool
$491One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Blackpool.

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There are 2 options to travel between Newcastle and Blackpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Blackpool costing on average $53 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from Newcastle to Blackpool is approximately 98 miles (159 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Blackpool is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Blackpool:
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Blackpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Preston. 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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