The distance between Inverness and Blackpool is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Inverness 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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Fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Preston.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Inverness to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).
The distance between Inverness and Blackpool is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Inverness and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Blackpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Blackpool. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Preston. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Blackpool. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Inverness and Blackpool. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Preston Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and FlixBus run regular bus services between Inverness and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Inverness and Blackpool. The distance is around 553km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 15m | £130($155) | every 2 hours | 589km (366 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 5m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 684km (425 miles) |
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 5h 15m | £275($325) | every 2 hours | 1,448km (900 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 15m | £84($100) | 4 times a day | 629km (391 miles) |
Train to Preston | 8h 5m | £57($67) | 6 times a week | 633km (393 miles) |
Train via Carlisle | 8h 45m | £100($120) | once a week | 669km (416 miles) |
Bus | 8h 45m | £45($53) | twice daily | 616km (383 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | £63($75) | on demand | 553km (344 miles) |
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