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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Minehead is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Minehead is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Minehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at The Parade via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Interchange and Bridgwater College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Minehead?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Taunton via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Minehead?

The distance between Blackpool and Minehead is 284 miles. The road distance is 260.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Minehead without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 41m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Blackpool to Minehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Minehead bus from?

Blackpool to Minehead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Minehead train from?

Blackpool to Minehead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Minehead?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Minehead is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 41m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Blackpool to Minehead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Minehead train arrive?

Blackpool to Minehead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Minehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Minehead is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Blackpool to Minehead.

How do I get a bus ticket from Blackpool to Minehead?

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Where can I stay near Minehead?

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 41m
£110–173
Drive 259.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackpool to Mineheadcar 259.1 mi
4h 43m
£65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bridgwater Collegebus 62
4. Take the bus from Bridgwater College to The Paradebus 15
12h 36m
Train, fly, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
4. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus
6h 39m
£116–273
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Tauntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
7h 45m
£122–188
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Drive from Rhoose to Mineheadcar
8h 25m
£93–178
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
8h 35m
£116–209

Blackpool to Minehead by train and bus

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Distance: 281.9 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to The Parade via Preston, Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Little Meadow in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to The Parade via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Interchange, and Bridgwater College in around 12h 36m.

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