How to travel from Blackpool to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Winchester is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Blackpool to Winchester 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Winchester.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Winchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).

The distance between Blackpool and Winchester is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Blackpool and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Winchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Winchester. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Northern Rail and CrossCountry run train services between Blackpool and Winchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Winchester. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and Southampton City Centre Bargate. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Winchester. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 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 Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Winchester

Transport options from Blackpool to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 55m
£230($275)
hourly383km (238 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 20m
£240($285)
hourly434km (270 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
£140($165)
hourly484km (301 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 20m
£125($145)
every 4 hours422km (262 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
£22($26)
once daily467km (290 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
£70($83)
on demand402km (250 miles)

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Airports near Winchester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester