How to travel from Peak District National park to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Blackpool is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Peak District National park 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.

👋 Also check out BlackpoolPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Blackpool North.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then take the bus to Blackpool.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance127km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Blackpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £15 ($18).

The distance between Peak District National park and Blackpool is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Peak District National park and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £15 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Blackpool. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale and Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Peak District National park and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peak District National park and Blackpool. We recommend that you drive to Blackpool. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Blackpool North. instead which will take 2h 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 Peak District National park and Blackpool. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).

How do I get from Peak District National park to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Blackpool

Transport options from Peak District National park to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£31($37)
hourly117km (73 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 55m
£17($20)
4 times a day125km (78 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£15($18)
on demand127km (79 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