How to travel from Glastonbury to Blackpool, United Kingdom
The distance between Glastonbury and Blackpool is around 376km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Blackpool by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Blackpool → Glastonbury if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Train and Plane
Take the bus to Warminster Market Place then take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Bristol Bus Station then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Blackpool.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£15($18)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Blackpool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Blackpool by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).
The distance between Glastonbury and Blackpool is around 376km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 298km (185 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Glastonbury and Blackpool by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glastonbury and Blackpool. We recommend that you drive to Blackpool. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glastonbury and Blackpool. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 5h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Glastonbury and Blackpool. The distance is around 376km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Blackpool is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Blackpool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 10m | £250($295) | once daily | 497km (309 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 25m | £185($220) | twice daily | 850km (528 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train | 5h 50m | £165($195) | twice daily | 914km (568 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train and plane | 5h 55m | £285($340) | twice daily | 593km (369 miles) |
| Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train | 5h 55m | £185($215) | twice daily | 906km (563 miles) |
Bus | 7h 20m | £15($18) | twice daily | 412km (256 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £105($125) | twice daily | 379km (236 miles) |
| Bus to Cabot Circus, Bond Street, train | 7h 15m | £43($51) | twice daily | 408km (254 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | £65($77) | on demand | 376km (234 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glastonbury and Blackpool
Bus companies
First Bristol
Berrys Coaches
Train operators
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Airports near Blackpool
The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Blackpool