The distance between Southampton and Blackpool is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Southampton 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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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 Southampton to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).
The distance between Southampton and Blackpool is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 4h 60m to get from Southampton and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Blackpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to 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 Southampton and Blackpool. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton 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 4h 60m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Southampton and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Southampton and Blackpool. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Southampton and Blackpool. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Southampton and Blackpool. The distance is around 424km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 50m | £240($285) | hourly | 377km (234 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | £215($250) | every 3 hours | 494km (307 miles) |
Train to Clapham Junction, plane | 4h 15m | £200($235) | hourly | 538km (334 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 60m | £145($175) | hourly | 505km (314 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 25m | £140($165) | every 4 hours | 442km (275 miles) |
Bus | 7h 25m | £17($20) | once daily | 445km (276 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £48($57) | on demand | 424km (263 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Blue Islands Limited
Aurigny
South Western Railway
Elizabeth Line
The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.