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.
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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Take the train to Preston and then to Blackpool North.
Take the bus to Preston Lancashire and then to Blackpool Town Centre Market Street.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 30m | £41($49) | hourly | 172km (107 miles) |
Bus | 3h 50m | £11($13) | once daily | 182km (113 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | £29($34) | on demand | 162km (101 miles) |
West Coast Railways
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.