Bristol to Blackpool bus with National Express

Wed, Nov 05
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for Nov 05

Cheapest price

€22

Average price

€25

Fastest journey

7 h 10 m

Average duration

7 h 30 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

264 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol to Blackpool will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Bristol for Blackpool on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .

On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
06:00AM7h50
Bristol
01:50PMBlackpool
221One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:00PM7h10
Bristol
08:10PMBlackpool
281One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bristol to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 264 km

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Bus
Train

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€104

Average price

6h 34m

Average total duration

6h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Live departures

Bristol to Blackpool bus times

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Last updated at 11:09 PM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_express6:00 AM Bristol
7h50
1:50 PM Blackpool0 transfersDirect
national_express1:00 PM Bristol
7h10
8:10 PM Blackpool0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Blackpool

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Buses from Bristol to Blackpool run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
264 km
Average bus duration
6h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
€22
Buses per day
5
Fastest bus
7h 30m
First bus
00:25
Last bus
22:00
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Bristol to BlackpoolYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Blackpool with National Express for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 10m
Cheapest Price
€22
National Express frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Blackpool

FAQs: Take the bus from Bristol to Blackpool with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Blackpool.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Blackpool can start from as little as €22 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bristol to Blackpool is €34; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Bristol to Blackpool coach time is 7 h 10 min   covering the 264 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Bristol to Blackpool leaves at 04: 35. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Bristol to Blackpool leaves at 13: 00.
There is 1 coach a day from Bristol to Blackpool which require at least one change with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
Take the Bristol to Blackpool coach with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route between Bristol and Blackpool as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Bristol, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Airport and Bristol, Station Approach (Temple Meads - Stop T1). When arriving in Blackpool, you can end your journey in coach stations like Blackpool, Central Coach Station, Blackpool, Talbot Road / Dickson Road and Blackpool, Abingdon Street / Deansgate.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Airport Bus Station, which is located around 8.9 miles (14.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Blackpool, Central Coach Station, located 0.4 miles (721 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Bristol to Blackpool by coach is June.
You have options as you can travel from Bristol to Blackpool 2 different ways: train or coach.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bristol to Blackpool

Bristol
Blackpool
The major bus station for departures in Bristol is Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) for your trip from Bristol to Blackpool.
Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus)
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Bristol, Airport Bus Station
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