The distance between Aberdeen and Blackpool is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Preston.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).
The distance between Aberdeen and Blackpool is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Aberdeen and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Blackpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Blackpool. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Preston. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Aberdeen and Blackpool. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Blackpool. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Preston Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Blackpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Blackpool. The distance is around 500km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 5m | £120($145) | hourly | 532km (330 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 5m | £230($275) | every 2 hours | 747km (464 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | £72($85) | every 4 hours | 536km (333 miles) |
Train to Preston | 6h 30m | £55($65) | once a week | 540km (335 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | £44($52) | twice daily | 575km (358 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £57($67) | on demand | 500km (311 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
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Scottish Citylink
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
Loganair
The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.