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 £65 - £170 and takes 10h 45m.

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 49m and costs £100 - £220.

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 Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

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 Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Poole to Blackpool?

The distance between Poole and Blackpool is 301 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 Birmingham which takes 7h 5m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Poole to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 5m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Poole to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Blackpool train arrive?

Poole to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Poole to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Blackpool is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Poole to Blackpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

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Poole to Blackpool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
7h 5m
£128–208
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
10h 45m
£66–165
Drive 264.5 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Blackpoolcar 264.5 mi
5h 7m
£66–95
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Poole 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
4h 49m
£103–220
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 23m
£150–230
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Poole 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
6h 22m
£108–315

Poole to Blackpool by train

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Map of how to get from Poole to Blackpool.

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Distance: 299.2 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Blackpool North via Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 45m.

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