Liverpool to Blackpool bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£15

Fastest journey

3 h 40 m

Average duration

5 h 16 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

45 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool to Blackpool will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Liverpool for Blackpool every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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.

National Express
14:354h40
Liverpool
19:15Blackpool
£101One-way
0 changes
National Express
16:055h05
Liverpool
21:10Blackpool
£101One-way
0 changes
National Express
05:103h40
Liverpool
08:50Blackpool
£111One-way
0 changes
National Express
16:204h50
Liverpool
21:10Blackpool
£221One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:458h05
Liverpool
07:50Blackpool
£231One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £10.

Distance: 45 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£13

Average Price

£10

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 37m

Average total duration

2h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Liverpool to Blackpool bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday 8 July
Last updated at 01:26
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX170 · NX424
Delayed
04:10 01:40Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
5h10
21:00 21:00Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX424
Delayed
18:45 01:45Liverpool, University
5h05
21:00 21:00Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX424
Delayed
15:39 01:48Liverpool, Botanic Park
5h02
21:00 21:00Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX121
On time
04:10 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
3h40
07:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
18:45 04:15Liverpool, University
3h35
07:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
15:39 04:18Liverpool, Botanic Park
3h32
07:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX121
On time
06:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
4h00
10:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
18:45 06:58Liverpool, University
3h52
10:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
15:39 07:02Liverpool, Botanic Park
3h48
10:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX121
On time
09:50 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
4h00
13:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
18:45 09:58Liverpool, University
3h52
13:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX121
Delayed
15:39 10:02Liverpool, Botanic Park
3h48
13:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX121
On time
13:35 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
4h40
18:15 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX12113:43 Liverpool, University
4h32
18:15 Blackpool, Central Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX121
Delayed
22:38 13:47Liverpool, Botanic Park
4h28
18:15 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX121
On time
16:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
4h10
20:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX12116:48 Liverpool, University
4h02
20:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX121
Delayed
22:38 16:52Liverpool, Botanic Park
3h58
20:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX421 · NX424
On time
22:38 Liverpool, Botanic Park
8h12
06:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
2 changes
national_expressNX171 · NX421 · NX424
On time
22:45 Liverpool, University
8h05
06:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Blackpool

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Buses from Liverpool to Blackpool run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4
Distance
45 km
Average bus duration
2h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Buses per day
17
Fastest bus
2h 19m
First bus
02:40
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4

Coach companies: National Express, TransPennine Express and Megabus Liverpool to Blackpool

National Express, TransPennine Express and Megabus coaches will get you from Liverpool to Blackpool from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Liverpool to Blackpool, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Liverpool to Blackpool with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: £10

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.

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