There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 34m£42–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
5h 34m£28–72Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Blackpool131.4 mi
2h 22mDrive 131.4 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpoolcar 131.4 mi
2h 22m£32–46Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 23m£56–107
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool is to bus which costs £27 - £75 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Blackpool North via Birmingham International and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Blackpool is 129 miles. The road distance is 132.2 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham International station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Blackpool, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham International to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Birmingham International to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Blackpool
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool.
There are 1925+ hotels available in Blackpool.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Blackpool. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























