How to travel from Winchester to Blackpool, United Kingdom
The distance between Winchester and Blackpool is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Winchester 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.
👋 Also check out Blackpool → Winchester if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Preston.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Manchester Airport Bus Station then take the train to Blackpool North.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Blackpool
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Winchester to Blackpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).
The distance between Winchester and Blackpool is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Winchester and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Winchester to Blackpool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Blackpool. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Winchester and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Blackpool. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 2h 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 Winchester and Blackpool. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Blackpool
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 55m | £230($275) | hourly | 383km (238 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £240($285) | hourly | 434km (270 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 4h 25m | £320($380) | hourly | 944km (587 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 4h 35m | £300($355) | every 2 hours | 926km (576 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 5h 20m | £275($325) | hourly | 1,888km (1,173 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | £140($165) | hourly | 484km (301 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 20m | £125($145) | every 4 hours | 422km (262 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 50m | £50($59) | once daily | 448km (278 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | £69($82) | on demand | 401km (249 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Winchester and Blackpool
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Train operators
South Western Railway
Bus companies
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