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How to get fromMinehead to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 23m
    £100–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    12h 1m
    £46–82

  3. Drive  258.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minehead to Blackpoolcar car 258.8 mi
    4h 42m
    £64–92

  4. Drive, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Drive from Minehead to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 31m
    £79–261

  5. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Minehead to Barrycar car
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    7h 37m
    £84–153

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    8h 16m
    £116–176

  7. Train via Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 52m
    £102–200

  8. Drive, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Drive from Minehead to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car car
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 46m
    £104–219

Minehead to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Bancks Street to Blackpool North via Hither Mead, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bancks Street to National Express Coach Facility via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 1m.

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