How to travel from Luton to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Blackpool is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Luton 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Preston.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Blackpool.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Luton to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($68).

The distance between Luton and Blackpool is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Luton and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £57 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Blackpool. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, London Euston and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail run train services between Luton and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Luton and Blackpool. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Luton to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Luton and Blackpool. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Blackpool

Transport options from Luton to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
£260($305)
hourly417km (259 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
£155($185)
hourly862km (536 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train4h 20m
£245($290)
hourly868km (540 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train4h 35m
£190($225)
every 2 hours838km (521 miles)
Train to West Hampstead Thameslink, plane4h 45m
£280($335)
hourly541km (336 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
£120($140)
hourly424km (263 miles)
Train via Kettering4h 45m
£95($110)
hourly365km (227 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
£15($18)
twice daily371km (230 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($68)
on demand333km (207 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