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Compare train, bus, and flight for Portsmouth to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 6m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Blackpool:
A bus is $113 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Blackpool costing on average $161 (€130).
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Blackpool costing on average $177 (€142).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:50 AM11h00Portsmouth9:50 PMBlackpool$551One-way0 transfers
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- 10:50 AM11h00Portsmouth9:50 PMBlackpool$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:50 AM11h00Portsmouth9:50 PMBlackpool$551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:34 AM11h16Portsmouth8:50 PMBlackpool$831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Blackpool:
A bus is $113 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Blackpool costing on average $161 (€130).
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portsmouth to Blackpool costing on average $177 (€142).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
- Around 15 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Blackpool South (BPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
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