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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 €15, and a flight costs an average of €66.

Distance: 324 km

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Flight

€96

Average price

€33

Average price

Cheapest

€193

Average price

4h 16m

Average total duration

3h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 10m

Average total duration

6h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 12m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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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.

National ExpressNX540 · NX121
07:30AM7h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
271One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540 · NX121
07:30AM7h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
271One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1384
09:10PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
10:15PMManchester Airport
2101One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02286+Northern Rail (3)L08210
09:30AM2h50
London Euston (EUS)
12:20PMLayton (LAY)
1051One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastL02286+Northern Rail (3)L08210
09:30AM2h54
London Euston (EUS)
12:24PMBlackpool North (BPN)
1051One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastL02286+Northern Rail (3)L08734
09:30AM2h55
London Euston (EUS)
12:25PMBlackpool South (BPS)
1051One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX121
12:00PM7h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:25PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
301One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX121
02:00PM7h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:50PMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
321One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX424
11:30PM8h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:50AMBlackpool, Central Coach Station
541One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1360
08:05AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
09:10AMManchester Airport
3481One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1376
05:55PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
07:05PMManchester Airport
3481One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1358
07:10AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:15AMManchester Airport
3481One-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 €15.

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

A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackpool costing on average €43.

A bus is €51 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackpool costing on average €66.

The fastest way to travel from London to Blackpool is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 49m.

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

The London to Blackpool distance is approximately 324 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Blackpool is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 9 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 British Airways, easyJet to go to Blackpool by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Blackpool with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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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