The distance between Brighton and Blackpool is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Brighton 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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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the train to London Victoria and then to Preston.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Blackpool.
There are several options for getting from Brighton to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Brighton and Blackpool is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Brighton 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 Brighton to Blackpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Blackpool. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Victoria, Euston station and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Gatwick Express, Southern Service, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Brighton and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Brighton and Blackpool. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Brighton and Blackpool. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) 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 Brighton and Blackpool. The distance is around 477km (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 Brighton to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £165($195) | hourly | 417km (259 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | £160($190) | hourly | 449km (279 miles) |
Train to Southampton Central, plane | 4h 40m | £260($310) | hourly | 476km (295 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 35m | £105($125) | hourly | 459km (285 miles) |
Train via London St Pancras International LL | 5hrs | £130($155) | hourly | 459km (285 miles) |
Train via London St Pancras International LL | 6h 15m | £120($140) | hourly | 499km (310 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | £23($27) | 4 times a day | 546km (340 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £54($64) | on demand | 477km (296 miles) |
Gatwick Express
Southern Service
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Eastern Airways
Blue Islands Limited
Aurigny
The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.