The average bus between Blackpool and Thornaby-on-Tees takes 11h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool to Thornaby-on-Tees. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Blackpool and Thornaby-on-Tees. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Thornaby-on-Tees at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 11h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Thornaby-on-Tees? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Thornaby-on-Tees. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Thornaby-on-Tees station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
Blackpool to Thornaby-on-Tees bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Thornaby-on-Tees bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
The distance between Blackpool and Thornaby-on-Tees is 139 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Jubilee Bridge via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, Bus Station Stand 19, and High Street Stand J in around 6h 9m.