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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Blackpool is to bus which costs £65 - £95 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Blackpool is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Dorset to Blackpool?

The distance between Dorset and Blackpool is 386 miles. The road distance is 264.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Blackpool without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 8m and costs £130 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Dorset to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Blackpool bus from?

Dorset to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Dorset to Blackpool is to train via London which takes 7h 8m and costs £130 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £95 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Dorset to Blackpool bus arrive?

Dorset to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Blackpool is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Dorset to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1796+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Dorset to Blackpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dorset to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
7h 8m
£130–386
Drive 263.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dorset to Blackpoolcar 263.2 mi
5h 2m
£65–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
12h 23m
£66–94
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 38m
£105–223
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
7h 39m
£139–441
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 3m
£135–378
Train #3
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
10h 21m
£129–212
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 23m
£114–326
Bus, train to Exeter, fly, train
1. Take the bus from South Station to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus
3. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
5. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 20m

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Map of how to get from Dorset to Blackpool.

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Distance: 383.3 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Blue Vinny to Blackpool North via Kings Statue, Weymouth, London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to National Express Coach Facility via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 23m.

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