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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Blackpool is to bus which costs £14 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Blackpool North via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Bath to Blackpool?

The distance between Bath and Blackpool is 222 miles. The road distance is 210.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 10m and costs £45 - £190.

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

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

Where do I catch the Bath to Blackpool bus from?

Bath to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Blackpool train from?

Bath to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Bath to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 10m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Bath to Blackpool bus arrive?

Bath to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bath to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Blackpool is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Bath to Blackpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1779+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Bath to Blackpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bath to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 10m
£47–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
7h 50m
£14–48
Drive 209.4 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Blackpool209.4 mi
3h 51m
£53–76
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)BRS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
7h 11m
£91–267
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester PiccadillyBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool NorthManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
5h 56m
£42–168
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
6h 27m
£73–122
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
5h 41m
£100–295
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
5h 48m
£105–375

Bath to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 220.9 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Blackpool North via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to National Express Coach Facility via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 50m.

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