How to travel from Sheffield to Blackpool

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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 71 miles (115 km)

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$38

Average price

$26

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2h 42m

Average total duration

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2h 12m

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30m

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4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Northern Rail

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National Express

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from Sheffield to Blackpool

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Northern RailL09853 · L08210
    09:15AM3h09
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    12:24PMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX131 · NX170 · NX121
    08:15AM6h35
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    02:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $271One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • East Midlands RailwayY12436+Northern RailL10897 · Y25800
    08:44AM2h20
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    11:04AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $691One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailL09846 · L08221
    08:15AM3h08
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    11:23AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressL36555+Northern RailL08597
    09:11AM2h39
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    11:50AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressL36555+Northern RailL08210
    09:11AM3h09
    Sheffield station (SHF)
    12:20PMLayton (LAY)
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX131 · NX171 · NX121
    01:00PM6h25
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    07:25PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $271One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX240 · NX171 · NX121
    03:35PM6h15
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    09:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $271One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX195 · NX172 · NX121
    04:40AM7h10
    Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
    11:50AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $271One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Blackpool.

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There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Blackpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Sheffield to Blackpool is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sheffield to Blackpool costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Sheffield to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Sheffield to Blackpool is approximately 71 miles (115 km).
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Blackpool is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sheffield to Blackpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sheffield to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Sheffield 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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