How to travel from Swindon to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Blackpool is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Swindon 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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Train via Bristol Parkway

Take the train to Bristol Parkway then Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance324km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).

The distance between Swindon and Blackpool is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Swindon and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Blackpool. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Swindon and Blackpool. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Swindon and Blackpool. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Faringdon Market Place, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Swindon and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Swindon and Blackpool. The distance is around 324km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Blackpool

Transport options from Swindon to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Bristol Parkway + 1 similar
3h 40m
£110($130)
every 2 hours383km (238 miles)
Train3h 55m
£100($115)
5 times a day336km (208 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
£270($320)
hourly485km (301 miles)
Train to Reading, plane4hrs
£275($330)
every 3 hours505km (314 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
£19($23)
twice daily397km (247 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£57($67)
on demand324km (201 miles)

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Airlines

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