The distance between Blackpool and Peak District National park is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Blackpool to Peak District National park by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Peak District National park → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Edale.
Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then take the train to Edale.
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Drive to Peak District National Park.
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Peak District National park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £15 ($18).
The distance between Blackpool and Peak District National park is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Blackpool and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £15 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Blackpool and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Blackpool and Peak District National park. We recommend that you drive to Peak District National Park. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Edale. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Peak District National park. The distance is around 128km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | £31($37) | hourly | 117km (73 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 50m | £17($20) | every 20 mins | 124km (77 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £15($18) | on demand | 128km (79 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.