How to travel from Wells to Blackpool, United Kingdom
The distance between Wells and Blackpool is around 367km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Wells to Blackpool by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Blackpool → Wells if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Blackpool.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£14($17)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Blackpool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wells to Blackpool by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).
The distance between Wells and Blackpool is around 367km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Wells and Blackpool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wells to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Wells and Blackpool. We recommend that you drive to Blackpool. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Blackpool. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol 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 Wells 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 Wells to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Wells and Blackpool. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Blackpool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £14 ($17).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Blackpool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 45m | £250($295) | once daily | 488km (303 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | £175($210) | 5 times a day | 840km (522 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 5h 25m | £160($190) | 5 times a day | 903km (561 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 35m | £180($215) | 5 times a day | 896km (556 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NCL), train | 5h 35m | £155($185) | 6 times a week | 737km (458 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 45m | £280($335) | every 2 hours | 567km (352 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | £14($17) | twice daily | 402km (250 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | £63($75) | on demand | 367km (228 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wells and Blackpool
Train operators
Transport for Wales
LNER
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
First Bristol
Airports near Blackpool
The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Blackpool