How to travel from Seaton to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Seaton and Blackpool is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Seaton 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.

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Train

Take the train to Leeds and then to Blackpool North.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Blackpool.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance210km (131 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seaton and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Seaton to Blackpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).

The distance between Seaton and Blackpool is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Seaton and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seaton to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Seaton and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Seaton and Blackpool. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby and Leeds. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Seaton and Blackpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Seaton and Blackpool. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11 and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Seaton and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Seaton and Blackpool. The distance is around 210km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seaton to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £49 ($58).

How do I get from Seaton to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Seaton and Blackpool

Transport options from Seaton to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
£49($58)
every 2 hours261km (162 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
£15($18)
twice daily282km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£36($43)
on demand210km (131 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