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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Blackpool is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Blackpool is to train via London which takes 4h 46m and costs £85 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Blackpool North via Waterloo station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Blackpool?

The distance between Portsmouth and Blackpool is 302 miles. The road distance is 268.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Blackpool without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 46m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Portsmouth to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Blackpool bus from?

Portsmouth to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Blackpool train from?

Portsmouth to Blackpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Blackpool is to train via London which takes 4h 46m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Blackpool bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Blackpool train arrive?

Portsmouth to Blackpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Blackpool is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Portsmouth to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Blackpool?

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

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Portsmouth to Blackpool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 46m
£87–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
8h 40m
£56–143
Drive 266.8 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Blackpoolcar 266.8 mi
4h 53m
£67–96
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
4h 59m
£101–240
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 24m
£129–209
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea 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
8h 37m
£135–237
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 29m
£89–311

Portsmouth to Blackpool by train and subway

217Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.5 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Blackpool North via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to National Express Coach Facility via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 40m.

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