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How to get fromBlackpool to Birmingham NECby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 25m
    £31–71
  2. Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk026
    6h 31m
    £18–26
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    4h 48m
    £25–38
  4. Drive  131.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Birmingham NECcar car 131.2 mi
    2h 22m
    £33–48

Blackpool to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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