How to travel from Blackpool to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Middlesbrough is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Blackpool to Middlesbrough 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 Leeds and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street and then to Middlesbrough Bus Station Express Lounge.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance192km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Blackpool and Middlesbrough is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Blackpool and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Middlesbrough is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Blackpool and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Blackpool and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Blackpool and Middlesbrough. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) 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 Blackpool and Middlesbrough. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £49 ($58).

How do I get from Blackpool to Middlesbrough

Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Blackpool to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
£49($58)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
£20($24)
twice daily265km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£34($40)
on demand192km (119 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough