Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oxford to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €50.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€46 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Blackpool
How to get from Oxford to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX160 · NX121Cheapest
NX160 · NX121Fastest
P32807+
C74878+
L02372+
L08249Other options
P32807+
C74878+
L02372+
L08249
XC085400 · C74879+
W02929+
L08248
XC085400 · C74879+
W02929+
L08248
NX423 · NX424Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 06
Feb 07
Feb 08
Feb 09
Feb 10
Feb 11
Feb 12
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to Blackpool.

This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Blackpool:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Blackpool costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Blackpool by train.
Travelling from Oxford to Blackpool: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
