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Compare train and bus for York to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. 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 €25, while a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€36 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from York to Blackpool, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Blackpool:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Blackpool costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Tickets start at around €36 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€6. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom York to Blackpool
How to get from York to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 PM 5h50 York 8:50 PM Blackpool €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:00 PM 5h50 York 8:50 PM Blackpool €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:00 PM 5h50 York 8:50 PM Blackpool €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:52 PM 5h58 York 9:50 PM Blackpool €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Blackpool:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Blackpool costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Blackpool by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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