There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Blackpool 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 Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 4m£63–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk077
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Blackpoolbus Uk026
7h 30m£22–33Bus via Manchester
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
6h 48m£31–52Drive 169.5 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Blackpoolcar 169.5 mi
3h 1m£42–61Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
4h 33m£66–117
Gloucester to Blackpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Blackpool is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Gloucester and Blackpool is 173 miles. The road distance is 170.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Gloucester to Blackpool, including transfers.
Gloucester to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Blackpool is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Blackpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Gloucester to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Gloucester to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Blackpool is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Gloucester to Blackpool.
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