How to travel from Brighton to Blackpool, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Victoria and then to Preston.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Blackpool.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance477km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Blackpool

Transport options from Brighton to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 20m
£165($195)
hourly417km (259 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£160($190)
hourly449km (279 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane4h 40m
£260($310)
hourly476km (295 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 35m
£105($125)
hourly459km (285 miles)
Train via London St Pancras International LL5hrs
£130($155)
hourly459km (285 miles)
Train via London St Pancras International LL6h 15m
£120($140)
hourly499km (310 miles)
Bus
9hrs
£23($27)
4 times a day546km (340 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£54($64)
on demand477km (296 miles)

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Airports near Blackpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Blackpool