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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. 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 bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 79 miles (128 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Stafford to Blackpool
Compare the available ways to get from Stafford to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Blackpool:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Blackpool costing on average $64 (€54).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 37m by train vs 1h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $64 (€54) compared to roughly $34 (€29) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stafford to Blackpool
How to get from Stafford to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stafford to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:45 AM 4h00 Stafford 7:45 AM Blackpool $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:45 AM 4h00 Stafford 7:45 AM Blackpool $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:45 AM 4h00 Stafford 7:45 AM Blackpool $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:45 AM 4h05 Stafford 8:50 AM Blackpool $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Blackpool:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Blackpool costing on average $64 (€54).
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 10 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 Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail to go to Blackpool by train.
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