The distance between Truro and Blackpool is around 504km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Truro 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 Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the train to Plymouth then Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.
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Take the bus to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Blackpool.
There are several options for getting from Truro to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).
The distance between Truro and Blackpool is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 418km (260 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Truro and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Truro to Blackpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Blackpool. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Truro to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Preston. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and Northern Rail run train services between Truro and Blackpool. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Truro and Blackpool. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Truro to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Truro and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Truro and Blackpool. The distance is around 591km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £170 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £145($175) | once daily | 504km (313 miles) |
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 7h 40m | £205($245) | once daily | 3,213km (1,996 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £170($205) | every 3 hours | 626km (389 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 9h 35m | £185($220) | every 4 hours | 701km (436 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | £24($28) | twice daily | 653km (406 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £100($120) | on demand | 591km (367 miles) |
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