The distance between Durham and Blackpool is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Blackpool by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Blackpool → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Blackpool National Express Coach Facility.
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There are several options for getting from Durham to Blackpool by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).
The distance between Durham and Blackpool is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Durham and Blackpool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £30 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Blackpool. We recommend that you drive to Blackpool. instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Blackpool. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd run regular bus services between Durham and Blackpool. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the bus to Blackpool National Express Coach Facility. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Durham and Blackpool. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Blackpool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 25m | twice a week | 175km (109 miles) | |
Drive | 2hrs | £30($36) | on demand | 175km (109 miles) |
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The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.