How to travel from Newcastle to Blackpool

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Compare bus and train 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 $54.

Distance: 98 miles (159 km)

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Train

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$148

Average price

5h 40m

Average total duration

5h 10m

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30m

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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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Northern Rail

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

The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

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

A bus is $112 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Blackpool costing on average $148 (€118).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Newcastle and Blackpool including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Newcastle to Blackpool among Omio's users.

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from Newcastle to Blackpool

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailG90888+Avanti West CoastC01381+Northern RailL09145
    9:26 AM3h59
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    1:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $451One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX172 · NX121
    5:00 AM6h35
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    11:35 AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Northern RailG90763+Transpennine ExpressC73790+Northern RailL09129
    11:53 AM3h32
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    3:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $851One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG90882+Avanti West CoastW02947+Northern RailL08734
    8:26 AM3h59
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    12:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $471One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailG90895+Avanti West CoastW01974+Northern RailL09094
    10:26 AM3h59
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    2:25 PMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $501One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailG90982+Avanti West CoastL02357+Northern RailL08756
    6:20 AM4h05
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    10:25 AMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $451One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX183 · NX170 · NX121
    2:35 PM7h15
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX133 · NX170 · NX121
    8:55 AM10h00
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    6:55 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX426 · NX170 · NX121
    6:00 AM8h35
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    2:35 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $421One-way
    2 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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

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

A bus is $112 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Blackpool costing on average $148 (€118).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

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 bus and train 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 National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Blackpool by train.
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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