The average bus between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Blackpool takes 9h 10m and the fastest bus takes 8h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool. 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 4 times a day between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Blackpool station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at National Express Coach Facility station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Blackpool is 354.5 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 8m.