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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Blackpool is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Blackpool is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Blackpool North via Bournemouth, Stafford and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Dorset to Blackpool?

The distance between Dorset and Blackpool is 323 miles. The road distance is 265.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £160 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Dorset to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Blackpool bus from?

Dorset to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Blackpool train from?

Dorset to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Dorset to Blackpool is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £160 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 12h 24m.

Where does the Dorset to Blackpool bus arrive?

Dorset to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Dorset to Blackpool train arrive?

Dorset to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Blackpool is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Dorset to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1926+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Dorset to Blackpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 52m
£166–256
Drive 263.9 mi
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1. Drive from Dorset to Blackpoolcar 263.9 mi
5h 2m
£65–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
12h 24m
£67–161
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 40m
£111–248
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
8h 53m
£125–222
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 23m
£173–267
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
10h 21m
£130–242
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 26m
£127–395

Dorset to Blackpool by bus and train

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Distance: 321.1 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Dorset, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Blackpool North via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, Stafford, and Preston in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to National Express Coach Facility via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 12h 24m.

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