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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 32m
    £115–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    9h
    £45–112

  3. Drive 237.7 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Blackpoolcar car 237.7 mi
    4h 6m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 7m
    £114–224

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 2m
    £114–172

  6. Train

    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 53m
    £102–188

Somerset to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to National Express Coach Facility via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h.

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