The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Blackpool will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 4 buses that leave Leeds for Blackpool every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 99 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 99 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Blackpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Blackpool coaches for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX172 · NX424 | Delayed 09:15 02:00Leeds, Coach Station | 5h50 | 07:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX172 · NX121 | Delayed 09:15 08:20Leeds, Coach Station | 3h30 | 14:50 14:50Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX121 | On time 11:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 3h35 | 14:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX121 | On time 15:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 4h00 | 19:00 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 1 change | |
NX171 · NX121 | On time 17:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 4h05 | 21:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Blackpool
Buses from Leeds to Blackpool run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 99 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 99 km |
Average bus duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: National Express from Leeds to BlackpoolYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Blackpool with National Express for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
Buses from Leeds to Blackpool
National Express provides both direct buses from Leeds to Blackpool as well as services with changes. The fastest journeys take 3.5 hours, but with changes, travel times can extend to over 5 hours and over 8 hours for overnight buses. The first bus departs Leeds bus station in the early hours of the morning, arriving into Blackpool around 7:45 a.m. The last bus departs from Leeds at roughly 11:30 p.m and travels through the night, arriving into Blackpool the following morning. There are approximately 6 services a day between these two places and the service runs every day of the week. If changes are involved, these are usually at Manchester and Preston.
FAQs: Leeds to Blackpool coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Blackpool by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Blackpool, Central Coach Station, located 0.4 miles (721 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Blackpool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Ritazza (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 757, 737
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