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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 €17. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Blackpool:
A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Blackpool costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, LNER to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
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