What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Blackpool is to bus which costs £16 - £65 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Blackpool?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at National Express Coach Facility. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Blackpool North via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Blackpool?

The distance between Birmingham and Blackpool is 121 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Birmingham to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Blackpool bus from?

Birmingham to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Blackpool train from?

Birmingham to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Blackpool is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £65 and takes 4h.

Where does the Birmingham to Blackpool bus arrive?

Birmingham to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at National Express Coach Facility station.

Where does the Birmingham to Blackpool train arrive?

Birmingham to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Blackpool is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Birmingham to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Blackpool?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Blackpool?

Book your Birmingham to Blackpool bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Birmingham to Blackpool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 17m
£43–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
4h
£16–65
Drive 121.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Blackpoolcar 121.5 mi
2h 15m
£30–43
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
3h 12m
£52–97
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
4h 30m
£26–63
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Town Hall to Wolverhampton Stationtram
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
4h 38m

Birmingham to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 120.2 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility 4 times a day. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 4h. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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