How to travel from London to Blackpool

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $70.

Distance: 201 miles (324 km)

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Flight

$119

Average price

$36

Average price

Cheapest

$192

Average price

4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 8m

Average total duration

6h 38m

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4h 3m

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1h 3m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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from London to Blackpool

How to get from London to Blackpool by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Blackpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 AM7h55
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM7h15
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    5:25 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1380
    9:50 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:45 PMManchester Airport
    $2741One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastL02285+Northern RailL08221
    8:30 AM2h53
    London Euston (EUS)
    11:23 AMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $1351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastL02285+Northern RailL09150
    8:30 AM2h55
    London Euston (EUS)
    11:25 AMBlackpool South (BPS)
    $1351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastL02286+Northern RailL08210
    9:30 AM2h54
    London Euston (EUS)
    12:24 PMBlackpool North (BPN)
    $1391One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX121
    7:30 AM7h20
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX121
    12:00 PM7h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:15 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX540 · NX121
    3:00 PM6h50
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:50 PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1368
    2:25 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    3:30 PMManchester Airport
    $3131One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1358
    6:55 AM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:55 AMManchester Airport
    $3151One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1378
    8:50 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:45 PMManchester Airport
    $3371One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Blackpool.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Blackpool including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Blackpool is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Blackpool:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average $49 (€39).

A bus is $50 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackpool costing on average $70 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from London to Blackpool is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 49m.

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The distance from London to Blackpool is approximately 201 miles (324 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Blackpool is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Blackpool as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Blackpool:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Blackpool by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Blackpool with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from London to Blackpool often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Preston, Birmingham. 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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