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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Blackpool is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 4m.

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 54m and costs £85 - £210.

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 £35 - £130 and takes 11h.

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 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

Q: 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, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

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 Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
5h 21m
£79–305
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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
11h
£36–129
Drive 264.5 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Blackpoolcar 264.5 mi
5h 4m
£65–94
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 54m
£86–206
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 43m
£40–429
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 37m
£48–393
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 30m
£98–282
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
7h 19m
£119–353

Poole to Blackpool by train and subway

226Weekly 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 Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h.

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