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.
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 Blackpool → Peak District National park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Blackpool North.
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then take the bus to Blackpool.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | £31($37) | hourly | 117km (73 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 55m | £17($20) | 4 times a day | 125km (78 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £15($18) | on demand | 127km (79 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.