How to travel from Southampton to Blackpool, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Preston.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance424km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Southampton to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Blackpool

Transport options from Southampton to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 50m
£240($285)
hourly377km (234 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
£215($250)
every 3 hours494km (307 miles)
Train to Clapham Junction, plane4h 15m
£200($235)
hourly538km (334 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
£145($175)
hourly505km (314 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 25m
£140($165)
every 4 hours442km (275 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£17($20)
once daily445km (276 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£48($57)
on demand424km (263 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