How to travel from Lichfield to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Blackpool is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lichfield 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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Train

Take the train to Crewe then Preston and then to Blackpool North.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)

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Bus

Take the bus to Tesco Express and then to Blackpool.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance196km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Blackpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £38 ($45).

The distance between Lichfield and Blackpool is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Lichfield and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Blackpool is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £38 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Blackpool. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Crewe and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail run train services between Lichfield and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Lichfield and Blackpool. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tesco Express and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

NX West Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Lichfield and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe then Preston and then to Blackpool North. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Lichfield and Blackpool. The distance is around 196km (122 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 Lichfield to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Lichfield to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Blackpool

Transport options from Lichfield to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
£38($45)
hourly178km (111 miles)
Train via Crewe1h 50m
£40($47)
every 4 hours178km (111 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
£10($12)
twice daily257km (160 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£35($41)
on demand196km (122 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