The distance between Bournemouth and Blackpool is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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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Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Preston.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Blackpool.
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) 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 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).
The distance between Bournemouth and Blackpool is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bournemouth and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Blackpool is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £255 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Blackpool. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Bournemouth and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Bournemouth and Blackpool. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Bournemouth and Blackpool. The distance is around 467km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 20m | £255($300) | hourly | 423km (263 miles) |
Train to Reading, plane | 4h 35m | £225($265) | every 4 hours | 540km (336 miles) |
Train to Clapham Junction, plane | 4h 55m | £215($255) | hourly | 584km (363 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 4h 55m | £330($390) | hourly | 984km (611 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £160($190) | hourly | 551km (342 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 55m | £150($175) | every 4 hours | 488km (303 miles) |
Bus | 8h 20m | £18($21) | twice daily | 497km (309 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £53($63) | on demand | 467km (290 miles) |
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