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.
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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Take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Preston.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 55m | £260($305) | hourly | 417km (259 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4hrs | £155($185) | hourly | 862km (536 miles) |
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 4h 20m | £245($290) | hourly | 868km (540 miles) |
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 4h 35m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 838km (521 miles) |
Train to West Hampstead Thameslink, plane | 4h 45m | £280($335) | hourly | 541km (336 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £120($140) | hourly | 424km (263 miles) |
Train via Kettering | 4h 45m | £95($110) | hourly | 365km (227 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | £15($18) | twice daily | 371km (230 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £57($68) | on demand | 333km (207 miles) |
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