There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 50m£137–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
11h 22m£46–83Drive 263.9 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Blackpoolcar 263.9 mi
5h 2m£66–95Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 44m£114–271Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
8h 54m£117–191Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 23m£139–226Train via Newport
- Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
10h 21m£114–200Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 27m£121–364
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Blackpool is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Blackpool is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £95.
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 Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
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 50m.
The distance between Dorset and Blackpool is 323 miles. The road distance is 265.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Dorset to Blackpool, including transfers.
Dorset to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Dorset to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Blackpool is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 11h 22m.
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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to National Express Coach Facility via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–140
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Dorset to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Blackpool is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Dorset to Blackpool.
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