What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Blackpool is to bus and line 68 bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Crocketts Lane and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Blackpool North via Sandwell & Dudley and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from West Midlands to Blackpool?

The distance between West Midlands and Blackpool is 118 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £14 - £90.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from West Midlands to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Blackpool bus from?

West Midlands to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Blackpool train from?

West Midlands to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Sandwell & Dudley station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Blackpool?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £14 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the West Midlands to Blackpool bus arrive?

West Midlands to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at National Express Coach Facility station.

Where does the West Midlands to Blackpool train arrive?

West Midlands to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Blackpool is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from West Midlands to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Blackpool?

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West Midlands to Blackpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from West Midlands to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sandwell & Dudley to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
3h 3m
£14–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
5h 40m
£14–38
Drive 117.9 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Blackpoolcar 117.9 mi
2h 9m
£29–42
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
3h 37m
£19–83
Bus, line 68 bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus 68
6h 58m
£18–30

West Midlands to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 116.8 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Sandwell & Dudley to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £11–75 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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