How to travel from Truro to Blackpool, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
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Train

Take the train to Plymouth then Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance591km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Truro to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
£145($175)
once daily504km (313 miles)
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train7h 40m
£205($245)
once daily3,213km (1,996 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
£170($205)
every 3 hours626km (389 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central9h 35m
£185($220)
every 4 hours701km (436 miles)
Bus
11hrs
£24($28)
twice daily653km (406 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£100($120)
on demand591km (367 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