How to travel from Carlisle to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Carlisle and Blackpool is around 162km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Carlisle to Blackpool by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Preston and then to Blackpool North.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Preston Lancashire and then to Blackpool Town Centre Market Street.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance162km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Blackpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Carlisle and Blackpool is around 162km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Carlisle and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Blackpool is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Blackpool. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carlisle to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and West Coast Railways run train services between Carlisle and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Carlisle and Blackpool. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlisle to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Preston Lancashire. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

National Express and Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire run regular bus services between Carlisle and Blackpool. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Preston and then to Blackpool North. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Carlisle and Blackpool. The distance is around 162km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).

How do I get from Carlisle to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Blackpool

Transport options from Carlisle to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£41($49)
hourly172km (107 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
£11($13)
once daily182km (113 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£29($34)
on demand162km (101 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