How to travel from Portsmouth to Blackpool

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portsmouth to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €88.

Distance: 224 miles (361 km)

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€125

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€35

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5h 26m

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4h 56m

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11h 3m

Average total duration

10h 33m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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from Portsmouth to Blackpool

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

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

National Express
02:20AM11h30
Portsmouth
01:50PMBlackpool
$241One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
02:20AM11h30
Portsmouth
01:50PMBlackpool
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
09:50AM11h00
Portsmouth
08:50PMBlackpool
$401One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Blackpool.

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There are 3 options to travel between Portsmouth and Blackpool including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Portsmouth to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $82 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Blackpool costing on average $107 (€85).

A bus is $86 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Blackpool costing on average $111 (€88).

The fastest way to travel from Portsmouth to Blackpool is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 48m.

Bus takes on average 11h 0m.

The distance from Portsmouth to Blackpool is approximately 224 miles (361 km).
The average frequency per day from Portsmouth to Blackpool is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Blackpool as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Portsmouth to Blackpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Portsmouth to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, first_great_western to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Portsmouth 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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