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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Blackpool is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Blackpool via Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Somerset to Blackpool?

The distance between Somerset and Blackpool is 263 miles. The road distance is 239.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Somerset to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Blackpool bus from?

Somerset to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Blackpool train from?

Somerset to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Somerset to Blackpool is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Somerset to Blackpool bus arrive?

Somerset to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Blackpool train arrive?

Somerset to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Blackpool is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Somerset to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1896+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Somerset to Blackpool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 30m
£114–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus
8h 39m
£26–43
Drive 237.7 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Blackpoolcar 237.7 mi
4h 6m
£59–85
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 5m
£115–264
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus Fal
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 3m
£108–172
Bus, train via Newport
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus Fal
2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus 216
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 50m
£87–165

Somerset to Blackpool by bus and train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.6 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Blackpool via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 39m.

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