How to travel from Lancaster to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Blackpool is around 39km (24 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 36min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lancaster to Blackpool by train, bus, taxi 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.

  • Duration39min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Garstang Bridge Street and then to Central Buchanan Street.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Blackpool.

  • Duration36min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

One a Cab

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration36min
  • Distance39km (24 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Blackpool by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 36min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).

The distance between Lancaster and Blackpool is around 39km (24 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 31km (19 miles)

It takes around 39min to get from Lancaster and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 36min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Blackpool is to take a taxi which takes around 36min and will set you back approx £59 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Blackpool. It typically takes around 39min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster 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 39min.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Lancaster and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 39min, 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 Lancaster and Blackpool. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Garstang Bridge Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire and Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire run regular bus services between Lancaster and Blackpool. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Preston and then to Blackpool North. instead which will take 39min.

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 Lancaster and Blackpool. The distance is around 39km (24 miles) by road and it will take around 36min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 39min and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

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Transport options from Lancaster to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
39min
£18($21)
hourly61km (38 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1h 25m
£15($18)
every 2 hours45km (28 miles)
Bus via Preston City Centre, Bus Station2h 40m
£12($14)
hourly72km (45 miles)
Taxi
36min
£59($70)
on demand39km (24 miles)
Drive
36min
£7($8)
on demand39km (24 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