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How to get fromSomerset to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Somerset to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 29m
    £98–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    9h 5m
    £41–73

  3. Drive  237.7 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Blackpoolcar car 237.7 mi
    4h 6m
    £59–85

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 55m
    £74–192

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    8h 10m
    £100–167

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 39m
    £89–157

Somerset to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£98Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Somerset to Blackpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Blackpool North via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 5m.

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