There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Solihull by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 52m£34–73Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk026
- Take the bus from Dale End to Solihull Town Centrebus X12
6h 50m£17–27Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
4h 41m£21–35Drive 129.3 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Solihullcar 129.3 mi
2h 30m£33–47
Blackpool to Solihull by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Solihull is to bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road which costs £17 - £27 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Solihull is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Solihull. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Solihull Town Centre via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Birmingham International via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Blackpool and Solihull is 136 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Solihull without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £30 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Blackpool to Solihull, including transfers.
Blackpool to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Solihull train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Solihull is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £30 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Solihull, 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 £19–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Blackpool to Solihull train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Solihull is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Blackpool to Solihull.
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