How to travel from Barnstaple to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Blackpool is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Blackpool.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance476km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Blackpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £83 ($100).

The distance between Barnstaple and Blackpool is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Barnstaple and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £83 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Blackpool. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Preston. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail and Transport for Wales run train services between Barnstaple and Blackpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Blackpool. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street, New St Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Blackpool. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Preston. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Blackpool. The distance is around 476km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Blackpool

Transport options from Barnstaple to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
£145($175)
every 2 hours521km (324 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids6h 50m
£145($175)
5 times a week537km (333 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids8h 20m
£170($205)
every 3 hours595km (370 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
£29($34)
6 times a week533km (331 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£83($100)
on demand476km (296 miles)

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Airports near Blackpool

The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Blackpool