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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Blackpool is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Blackpool is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Blackpool North via Stafford and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Swanage to Blackpool?

The distance between Swanage and Blackpool is 310 miles. The road distance is 276.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Blackpool without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 10m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Swanage to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Blackpool bus from?

Swanage to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Blackpool train from?

Swanage to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Swanage to Blackpool is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 10m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Swanage to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanage to Blackpool train arrive?

Swanage to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Blackpool is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Swanage to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1874+ hotels available in Blackpool.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Swanage to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 10m
£118–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
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 / ...
10h 25m
£46–82
Drive 275 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Blackpoolcar 275 mi
5h 21m
£69–99
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 17m
£108–258
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
8h 35m
£129–203
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 31m
£122–228
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 38m
£90–296

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 308.2 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Blackpool North via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Stafford, and Preston in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to National Express Coach Facility via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 25m.

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