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

The cheapest way to get from Taunton to Blackpool is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taunton to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Taunton and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Taunton to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Blackbrook BP Garage and arriving at Blackpool via Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Taunton and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Taunton 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 5h 10m.

How far is it from Taunton to Blackpool?

The distance between Taunton and Blackpool is 256 miles. The road distance is 245.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Taunton to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Taunton to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Blackpool bus from?

Taunton to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.

Where do I catch the Taunton to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Taunton to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Taunton to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 10m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Taunton to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Taunton to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Taunton to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Taunton to Blackpool is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Taunton to Blackpool.

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

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Train via Birmingham
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 / ...
5h 10m
£100–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage 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 49m
£28–43
Drive 244.4 mi
1. Drive from Taunton to Blackpoolcar 244.4 mi
4h 11m
£61–88
Train to Exeter, fly, train
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
5h 11m
£109–267
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton 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
7h 20m
£97–175
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 50m
£54–96
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 32m
£131–300

Taunton to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 254.1 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Blackpool via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 49m.

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