There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Solihull 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 Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 9m£42–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk026
5h 42m£18–27Bus via Manchester
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4h 40m£23–40Drive 129.3 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Solihullcar 129.3 mi
2h 30m£33–47
Blackpool to Solihull by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Solihull is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Solihull is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Solihull. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Solihull Town Centre via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Solihull via Preston and Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Blackpool and Solihull is 140 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Solihull without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Blackpool to Solihull, including transfers.
Blackpool to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Solihull train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Solihull is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Solihull, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Solihull Town Centre via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Solihull train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Solihull is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Blackpool to Solihull.
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