There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Sidmouth by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
8h 21m£120–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk026
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeterbus Uk087
12h 37m£37–57Bus via Manchester
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
11h 3m£51–86Drive 271.1 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Sidmouthcar 271.1 mi
4h 53m£67–97Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 53m£115–192
Blackpool to Sidmouth by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Sidmouth is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Sidmouth is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Sidmouth. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at All Saints Church via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Sidmouth. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Blackpool and Sidmouth is 316 miles. The road distance is 272.7 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Sidmouth without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Blackpool to Sidmouth, including transfers.
Blackpool to Sidmouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Sidmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Sidmouth is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 3m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Sidmouth, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Triangle via Manchester Piccadilly, Exeter St Davids, Clifton Place, and Bus Station in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to All Saints Church via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 11h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Sidmouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Sidmouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Sidmouth is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Blackpool to Sidmouth.
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