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Compare train and bus for Blackpool to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Blackpool to Birmingham
How to get from Blackpool to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L10911+
L023578:26 AM2h41Layton (LAY)11:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX12112:55 PM4h25Blackpool, Central Coach Station5:20 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L08759+
W0294710:30 AM2h36Blackpool South (BPS)1:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$481One-way1 transfer
Other options
L10911+
L023578:23 AM2h44Blackpool North (BPN)11:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$381One-way1 transfer
L09124+
W029489:29 AM2h37Blackpool South (BPS)12:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$481One-way1 transfer
L09139+
L023578:30 AM2h37Blackpool South (BPS)11:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$481One-way1 transfer
NX1219:45 AM4h15Blackpool, Central Coach Station2:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM5h10Blackpool, Central Coach Station1:00 PMBirmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway$331One-way0 transfers
NX1213:50 PM4h10Blackpool, Central Coach Station8:00 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Birmingham:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Birmingham costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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