How to travel from Plymouth to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Blackpool is around 516km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Plymouth 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 Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance516km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Plymouth and Blackpool is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (243 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Plymouth and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Blackpool is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Plymouth and Blackpool. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Preston. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Plymouth and Blackpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Plymouth and Blackpool. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth 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 9h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Plymouth and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Newquay then fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Plymouth and Blackpool. The distance is around 516km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Blackpool

Transport options from Plymouth to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 50m
£145($170)
twice daily567km (352 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 30m
£165($195)
every 2 hours541km (336 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly6h 35m
£165($195)
5 times a week557km (346 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central8h 20m
£190($225)
every 4 hours616km (383 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
£19($23)
twice daily569km (353 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£59($70)
on demand516km (321 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