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 €20. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 71 miles (115 km)

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Bus

€28

Average price

€21

Average price

Cheapest

2h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 12m

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30m

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4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Northern Rail (3)

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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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 Rail (3)G90877 · Y25811
08:52AM3h12
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:04PMBlackpool North (BPN)
$351One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX240 · NX171 · NX121
03:05PM6h45
Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)
09:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
$271One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL36555 · TP172900 · TP164900+Northern Rail (3)L08210
09:11AM3h09
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:20PMLayton (LAY)
$401One-way
3 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC74921+TransPennine ExpressL36756+Northern Rail (3)L05426 · L08213
09:22AM3h28
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:50PMBlackpool North (BPN)
$441One-way
3 transfers
CrossCountryC74838+TransPennine ExpressL37222+Northern Rail (3)L05425 · L08597
08:22AM3h28
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:50AMBlackpool North (BPN)
$421One-way
3 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36552+LNERY11767+Northern Rail (3)Y25812
09:11AM3h53
Sheffield station (SHF)
01:04PMBlackpool North (BPN)
$421One-way
2 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36555 · TP172900 · TP164900+Northern Rail (3)L08210
09:11AM3h13
Sheffield station (SHF)
12:24PMBlackpool North (BPN)
$401One-way
3 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC43547 · TP172700 · TP164700+Northern Rail (3)L08249
10:11AM3h09
Sheffield station (SHF)
01:20PMLayton (LAY)
$401One-way
3 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC43534 · TP173100 · TP165100+Northern Rail (3)L08221
08:08AM3h11
Sheffield station (SHF)
11:19AMLayton (LAY)
$401One-way
3 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 $24 (€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 $26 (€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 National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, East Midlands Trains, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains to go to Blackpool by train.
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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