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How to get fromBlackpool to Bournemouthby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester PiccadillytrainBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BournemouthtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
    7h 6m
    £40–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus210 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus035
    9h 44m
    £34–132

  3. Drive 262.6 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Bournemouthcar262.6 mi
    4h 56m
    £65–93

  4. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
    4h 42m
    £82–204

  5. Train via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the train from Preston to WolverhamptontrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to BournemouthtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    7h 15m
    £45–231

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
    7h 56m
    £40–199

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    6h 4m
    £69–274

Blackpool to Bournemouth by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Bournemouth via Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Bournemouth Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 44m.

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