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Compare train and bus for Stafford to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Stafford to Blackpool:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Blackpool costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.56. The journey takes 4h 19m versus 1h 51m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Blackpool:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Blackpool costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stafford and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stafford station (STA) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Buses mostly depart from Penkridge, Crown Bridge and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Blackpool by train.
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