How to get from London to Blackpool
- 321 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Blackpool: train, bus. The two cities are about 321 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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321 km
London to Blackpool: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → ManchestertrainAvanti West Coast·1h 56m
- 2Manchester Airport → BlackpoolbusRegional connection·2h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Blackpool works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from London to Manchester, about 1h 56m. Transfer in Manchester and continue by Regional connection bus on to Blackpool (2h 8m). In total it's roughly €51 over 5h 55m, 1 transfer.
London to Blackpool: common questions
Is there a train from London to Blackpool?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from London to Blackpool?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Blackpool from London?
About 321 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Blackpool?
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Blackpool?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Avanti West Coast, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026