How to travel from Sunderland to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Sunderland and Blackpool is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sunderland 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 Carlisle and then to Preston.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £74($88)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Stn and then to Blackpool.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Blackpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Sunderland and Blackpool is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Sunderland and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Blackpool. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle, Carlisle and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Northern Rail, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, West Coast Railways and Grand Central run train services between Sunderland and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Sunderland and Blackpool. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Stn. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Sunderland and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Preston. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Sunderland and Blackpool. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).

How do I get from Sunderland to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Blackpool

Transport options from Sunderland to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
£74($88)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Train via York4h 20m
£57($67)
every 4 hours289km (180 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£20($24)
twice daily302km (188 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£37($44)
on demand214km (133 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