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How to get fromBirmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpoolby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 34m
    £42–78
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    5h 34m
    £28–72
  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Blackpoolrideshare rideshare 131.4 mi
    2h 22m
  4. Drive 131.4 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpoolcar car 131.4 mi
    2h 22m
    £32–46
  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 23m
    £56–107

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackpool by tram and train

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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