There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Rothbury by train, bus, or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain
4h 37m£86–168Drive 141.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blackpool to Rothburycar 141.2 mi
3h 1m£36–51Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
7h 18m£60–93Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m£95–173
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Rothbury is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Rothbury is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Rothbury. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Retail Park via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Rothbury. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Alnmouth via Preston, Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Blackpool and Rothbury is 218 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Rothbury without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 37m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Blackpool to Rothbury, including transfers.
Blackpool to Rothbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Rothbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Rothbury is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 37m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Rothbury, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Rothbury via Preston, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Alnmouth in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Rothbury via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Retail Park in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Rothbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Rothbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Rothbury is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Blackpool to Rothbury.
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