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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Birkdale is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Birkdale is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at The Turnstone via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bus Station and Market Gates. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Norwich via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Birkdale?

The distance between Blackpool and Birkdale is 298 miles. The road distance is 261.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Birkdale without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Blackpool to Birkdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Birkdale bus from?

Blackpool to Birkdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Birkdale train from?

Blackpool to Birkdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Birkdale?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Birkdale is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 10h 59m.

Where does the Blackpool to Birkdale bus arrive?

Blackpool to Birkdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Birkdale train arrive?

Blackpool to Birkdale train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Birkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Birkdale is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Blackpool to Birkdale.

Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 1772+ hotels available in Birkdale.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Norwichtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
8h 57m
£132–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Norwichbus
10h 59m
£43–90
Drive 260.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Birkdalecar 260.1 mi
5h 4m
£64–92
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane MAN - NWI
7h 36m
£117–498
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane LBA - NWI
9h 33m
£127–385

Blackpool to Birkdale by train and bus

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8h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 296 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Birkdale, Norfolk, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to The Turnstone via Manchester Piccadilly, Norwich, Railway Station, and Market Gates in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to The Turnstone via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bus Station, and Market Gates in around 10h 59m.

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