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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Blackpool is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Blackpool is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Blackpool North via Waterloo station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Poole to Blackpool?

The distance between Poole and Blackpool is 342 miles. The road distance is 266.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Blackpool without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 21m and costs £75 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Poole to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Blackpool train from?

Poole to Blackpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Poole to Blackpool is to train via London which takes 5h 21m and costs £75 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Poole to Blackpool bus arrive?

Poole to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Blackpool train arrive?

Poole to Blackpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Blackpool is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Poole to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Blackpool?

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Poole to Blackpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
5h 21m
£79–301
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool NorthManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
8h 9m
£40–427
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
9h 35m
£41–112
Drive 264.5 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Blackpool264.5 mi
5h 4m
£67–96
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
4h 48m
£82–206
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhampton
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
9h 6m
£49–236
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 20m
£84–289
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Preston
7h 19m
£124–354

Poole to Blackpool by train and subway

196Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340.4 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Blackpool North via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 35m.

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