There are 5 ways to get from Horwich to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Blackrod to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
52 min£6–9Line 125 bus, line 61 bus
- Take the bus from Albert Street to Bus Stationbus 125
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus 61
2h 37m£7–11Drive 33.8 mi
- Drive from Horwich to Blackpoolcar 33.8 mi
42 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Horwich to Blackpooltaxi 33.8 mi
42 min£70–90Line 125 bus, line 68 bus
- Take the bus from Albert Street to Bus Stationbus 125
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus 68
2h 52m£10–15
Horwich to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Horwich to Blackpool is to train which costs £6 - £9 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Horwich to Blackpool is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Horwich to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Albert Street and arriving at Buchanan Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blackrod and arriving at Blackpool North. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Horwich and Blackpool is 31 miles. The road distance is 34 miles.
The best way to get from Horwich to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £6 - £9.
The train from Blackrod to Blackpool North takes 52 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Horwich to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Albert Street station.
Horwich to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackrod station.
The best way to get from Horwich to Blackpool is to train which takes 52 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 125 bus and line 61 bus, which costs £6 - £12 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Horwich, England and Blackpool, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Blackrod to Blackpool North hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Street to Buchanan Street via Bus Station in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackrod to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–9
Bus from Albert Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Market Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £70–90
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
Rainbow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 711 441
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More Questions & Answers
Horwich to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
Horwich to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Horwich to Blackpool is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Horwich to Blackpool.
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