The distance between Poole and Blackpool is around 432km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Poole 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 Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the train to London Waterloo 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 Poole to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($305).
The distance between Poole and Blackpool is around 432km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 350km (218 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Poole and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Blackpool is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £255 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Blackpool. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
South Western Railway and Avanti West Coast run train services between Poole and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Poole and Blackpool. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole 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 8h 55m.
National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3h 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 Poole and Blackpool. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £255($305) | hourly | 432km (268 miles) |
Train to Clapham Junction, plane | 5h 10m | £215($255) | hourly | 593km (368 miles) |
Train to London Waterloo, plane | 5h 15m | £220($260) | hourly | 549km (341 miles) |
Train | 5h 50m | £165($195) | hourly | 560km (348 miles) |
Bus | 8h 55m | £19($22) | twice daily | 507km (315 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £50($59) | on demand | 433km (269 miles) |
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