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Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, while a flight costs an average of $387.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$76 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price | $387 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 30m Average total duration 13h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg 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 Plymouth to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from Plymouth to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Blackpool:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Blackpool costing on average $121.
A bus is $312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Blackpool costing on average $387.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 13h 0m versus 6h 4m 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 Plymouth to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:59 PM 17h26 Plymouth 4:25 PM Blackpool $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:59 PM 17h26 Plymouth 4:25 PM Blackpool $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:30 PM 16h20 Plymouth 7:50 AM Blackpool $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Blackpool:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Blackpool costing on average $121.
A bus is $312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Blackpool costing on average $387.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Bus takes on average 13h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Blackpool by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
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