The distance between Bristol and Blackpool is around 334km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bristol 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.
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Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Blackpool.
There are several options for getting from Bristol to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Bristol and Blackpool is around 334km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (164 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Bristol and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Blackpool is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Blackpool. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Bristol and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Bristol and Blackpool. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol 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 5h 45m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Bristol and Blackpool. The distance is around 334km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 20m | £110($130) | hourly | 337km (210 miles) |
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 10m | £215($250) | every 2 hours | 808km (502 miles) |
Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 30m | £210($245) | hourly | 551km (342 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £275($325) | hourly | 500km (311 miles) |
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 4h 35m | £165($200) | hourly | 871km (541 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | £16($19) | twice daily | 368km (229 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £38($45) | on demand | 334km (207 miles) |
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