There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Alnwick by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain
4h 34m£62–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
7h 1m£34–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
6h 24m£46–82Drive 152.8 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Alnwickcar 152.8 mi
3h 15m£38–55Train, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
- Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Parkbus 591
5h 48m£61–126
Blackpool to Alnwick by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Alnwick is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Alnwick is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Retail Park via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Alnwick. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Alnmouth via Preston, Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Blackpool and Alnwick is 207 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Blackpool to Alnwick, including transfers.
Blackpool to Alnwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Alnwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Alnwick is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Alnwick, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Alnwick via Preston, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Alnmouth in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Retail Park via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- customerexperience@lumo.co.uk
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Alnwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Alnwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Alnwick is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Blackpool to Alnwick.
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