How to travel from Plymouth to Blackpool

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Travel Information between Plymouth and Blackpool

distanceDistance242 miles (390 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$37 - $93
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $37 (€33) • 12 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $93 (€84) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Travel 242 miles (390 km) by train, bus or flight from Plymouth to Blackpool. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Plymouth to Blackpool.

Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Plymouth to Blackpool

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 82 33Cheapest 84
Average price 213 56Cheapest 206
Average duration5h 47m12h 25m1h 10m
Direct Options
First departure4:10 AM12:50 AM8:35 AM
Last departure5:27 PM9:45 PM5:00 PM
No. of daily departures1322
Companies
  • Cross Country
  • National Express
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from Plymouth to Blackpool

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

National Express
01:20AM13h30
Plymouth
02:50PMBlackpool
$601One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
National Express
01:20AM13h30
Plymouth
02:50PMBlackpool
$601One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
National Express
06:20AM12h55
Plymouth
07:15PMBlackpool
$721One-way
0 transfers

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Travel to Blackpool from Plymouth on CrossCountry and National Express travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Plymouth to Blackpool. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel from Plymouth to Blackpool, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from Plymouth to Blackpool

      FAQs: 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 Plymouth to Blackpool.
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      You can get between Plymouth and Blackpool 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Blackpool from Plymouth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $37 (€33).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Plymouth to Blackpool:

      A bus is $56 (€51) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Blackpool costing on average $93 (€84).

      A bus is $54 (€49) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Blackpool costing on average $91 (€82).

      The quickest way to travel from Plymouth to Blackpool is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 12 h 25 min.

      Train takes 5 h 47 min on average.

      The Plymouth to Blackpool distance is around 242 miles (390 km).

      The average frequency per day from Plymouth to Blackpool is:

      • Around 2 buses per day.
      • 2 flights per day.
      • 13 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Blackpool from Plymouth as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Plymouth to Blackpool:

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Plymouth to Blackpool:

        • You can travel to Blackpool from Plymouth by bus with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $37 (€33) with National Express from Plymouth to Blackpool.
        • You can travel by train to Blackpool from Plymouth with CrossCountry or Cross Country, and you can find CrossCountry Plymouth to Blackpool tickets for $91 (€82) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Plymouth to Blackpool with the following travel companies:

        • You can take a direct bus with.
        • You can take a direct train with.

        Direct services to Blackpool tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

        Looking to extend your trip from Plymouth to Blackpool? Many Omio customers who go from Plymouth to Blackpool usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Manchester, London, Glasgow, Liverpool or Birmingham. If you're looking to explore Manchester, London, Glasgow, Liverpool or Birmingham from Blackpool, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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