Liverpool to Blackpool bus with National Express

Buses from Liverpool to Blackpool

Travelling from Liverpool to Blackpool by bus is easy. Every day, National Express run a single direct bus and 4 services that require a single change. If travellers need to get to Blackpool in a hurry, the early morning direct service takes 1 hour 35 minutes. If not, indirect services run in the morning and afternoon, take between 3 hours 40 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes and will require a brief stop in Manchester. Buses from Liverpool to Blackpool leave from Norton Street in Islington, and get into Blackpool's Central Coach Station, which is on Central Drive, around 200 metres away from the beach.

Taking the Bus from Liverpool

All buses from Liverpool to Blackpool will depart from Liverpool Coach Station. This can be found on Norton Street, 5 minutes walk away from Liverpool Lime Street Station. This makes is convenient for anyone travelling to Blackpool from outer boroughs like Bootle or Crosby, as well as regional cities such as Chester. If you are coming from the docks or ferry port, it is possible to catch a local train from James Street to Lime Street, or take local buses to the central Coach Station. Buses run from around 5 a.m., so to catch the early bus to Blackpool, booking a taxi is advisable.

Getting into Blackpool by Bus

Blackpool was one of the world's first, and grandest seaside resorts. Today, it boasts stunning architecture like Blackpool Tower, an excellent zoo, the thrills and spills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and the beach itself, which stretches for miles. National Express buses from Liverpool to Blackpool arrive at the New Bonny drop-off point, in the northern part of the town. The best way to get from there to Blackpool's major attractions is by walking to the beach and catching the seafront railway at Tower or Central Pier. If you just want to see the pier and tower, the bus stop is almost directly next to them. A regular tram runs out to the famous theatre at the end of the pier.