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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Minehead is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 40m.

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 National Express Coach Facility and arriving at The Parade via Manchester Central Coach Station, Park & Ride, Castle Way and Lethbridge Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Minehead?

The distance between Blackpool and Minehead is 292 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 which takes 8h 14m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m 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 National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Minehead train from?

Blackpool to Minehead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Minehead?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Minehead is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Blackpool to Minehead bus arrive?

Blackpool to Minehead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Minehead train arrive?

Blackpool to Minehead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
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
8h 14m
£110–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus Cf8
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to County Hallbus Cf9
11h 40m
£47–78
Drive 259.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Mineheadcar 259.1 mi
4h 43m
£65–93
Train, fly to Cardiff Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Mineheadcar
13h 11m
£109–229
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 26m
£87–159
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
8h 43m
£100–172
Train via Birmingham #2
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 55m
£101–196
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
9h 14m
£93–234

Blackpool to Minehead by train and bus

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.6 mi
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to The Parade via Manchester Piccadilly, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Lethbridge Arms in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to The Parade via Manchester Central Coach Station, Park & Ride, County Hall, Castle Way, and Lethbridge Arms in around 11h 40m.

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