There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Solihull by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 54m£19–95Bus
cheapest- 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 120 / ...
4h 51m£14–45Drive 129.2 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Solihullcar 129.2 mi
2h 29m£32–46Train via Liverpool
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 33m£25–90
Blackpool to Solihull by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Solihull is to bus which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Solihull is to drive which takes 2h 29m 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 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Solihull via Liverpool Lime Street and Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Blackpool and Solihull is 136 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Solihull without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £19 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Solihull is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £19 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Solihull, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £13–80 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. 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 51m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Solihull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Solihull train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Solihull is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Blackpool to Solihull.
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