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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Blackpool is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Blackpool is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Road and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Queen Square Bus Station and Aintree Festival Zone Package. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Widnes to Blackpool?

The distance between Widnes and Blackpool is 53 miles. The road distance is 48.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Blackpool without a car is to line 110 bus and train which takes 1h 59m and costs £16 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Widnes to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Blackpool bus from?

Widnes to Blackpool bus services, operated by Arriva North West, depart from Vicarage Road station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Widnes to Blackpool is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £5 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Widnes to Blackpool bus arrive?

Widnes to Blackpool bus services, operated by Arriva North West, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Blackpool is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Widnes to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Widnes to Blackpool - 6 ways to travel via train, line 110 bus, and line 61 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Widnes to Blackpool by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 110 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G110
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Blackpool North
1h 59m
£16–32
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Huyton to Blackpool NorthLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
2h 16m
£5–29
Line 61 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Poplar Bank61
2. Take the train from Huyton to Blackpool NorthLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
3h 4m
£6–29
Drive 48.6 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Blackpool48.6 mi
1h 7m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Blackpool48.6 mi
1h 7m
£100–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Queen Square Bus Station79C
2. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to National Express Coach FacilityGn1
4h 11m
£21–29

Widnes to Blackpool by bus and train

209Weekly Services

1h 59mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.2 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Huyton to Blackpool North hourly. Tickets cost £3–26 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Road to National Express Coach Facility via Queen Square Bus Station, Aintree Station, and Aintree Festival Zone Package in around 4h 11m.

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