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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 €64 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 14h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, while a bus costs an average of €64.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€64 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 41m Average total duration Fastest 14h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around €64 compared to roughly €96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €32. The journey takes 14h 11m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Plymouth to Blackpool
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U27125:00 PM1h05Newquay Cornwall Airport6:05 PMManchester Airport€661One-way0 transfers
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- U27125:00 PM1h05Newquay Cornwall Airport6:05 PMManchester Airport€661One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U27125:00 PM1h05Newquay Cornwall Airport6:05 PMManchester Airport€661One-way0 transfers
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G8958610:27 AM7h57Plymouth station (PLY)6:24 PMBlackpool North (BPN)€931One-way4 transfers- G01078+C48822+S26696+
G3898411:27 AM8h18Plymouth station (PLY)7:45 PMBlackpool North (BPN)€931One-way4 transfers - G01078+C00183+W33372+C0219211:27 AM9h45Plymouth station (PLY)9:12 PMBlackpool South (BPS)€931One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM17h26Plymouth, Coach Station5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station€671One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Blackpool.
- Around 4 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 Exeter International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
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