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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Blackpool is to bus which costs £11 - £23 and takes 4h 18m.

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 8m 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 18m.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Blackpool North via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Widnes to Blackpool?

The distance between Widnes and Blackpool is 66 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 train which takes 2h 20m and costs £24 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m 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 UK, depart from Vicarage Road station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Blackpool train from?

Widnes to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Widnes to Blackpool is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Widnes to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Widnes to Blackpool train arrive?

Widnes to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackpool North station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Blackpool is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Widnes to Blackpool.

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

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Widnes to Blackpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Widnes to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
2h 20m
£25–51
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 79C
2. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to National Express Coach Facilitybus Gn1
4h 18m
£11–23
Drive 48.6 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Blackpoolcar 48.6 mi
1h 8m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Blackpooltaxi 48.6 mi
1h 8m
£100–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
3h 9m
£23–43

Widnes to Blackpool by train

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.2 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 18m. 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 18m.

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