Buses from London to Blackpool

Coaches from London to Blackpool

Known for its amusement arcades and vintage wooden rollercoasters, Blackpool Pleasure Beach sits on the Irish Sea coast of England in the north-west. Coaches depart from London's busy Victoria Coach Station headed for Blackpool Central Coach Station, covering the 250-mile route in as little as seven hours. National Express offers a mixture of direct and indirect options, usually with one change at Manchester Coach Station. Whenever passengers decide to travel, they can expect up to nine departures per day.

Which coach companies travel from London to Blackpool?

Only one company offers coaches from London to Blackpool. National Express is the sole provider of coaches, offering numerous direct and indirect departures per day. On board, National Express offers every customer free WiFi, spacious legroom and personal control of their air conditioning.

How long is the coach from London to Blackpool?

The journey time from London to Blackpool varies significantly. Any journey during rush hour takes traffic congestion into consideration. Some routes require a change at Manchester Coach Station, although this does not always make the journey longer. Monday to Friday, the fastest journey is the indirect route, leaving London at 7:00 a.m. to arrive in Blackpool for 2:00 p.m, taking just seven hours. Longer journeys can take up to nine hours.

How many coaches are there from London to Blackpool?

Each day, passengers can expect between eight and nine coaches from London to Blackpool. Of these, there are usually three direct services. Generally, departures are grouped from morning to lunchtime, with one option for overnight travel.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Blackpool?

Departure bus station: All coaches from London to Blackpool begin at London Victoria Coach Station. Found close to numerous tourist attractions such as Buckingham Palace, the coach station is a short walk from London Victoria train station where passengers can connect to London Underground services and numerous local bus routes. Station facilities are extensive, with numerous shops, cafes and restaurants as well as toilet facilities.

Arrival bus station: Passengers will alight the service at Blackpool Central Coach Station. As the name would suggest, the coach station is centrally located, allowing passengers immediate access to numerous attractions. The coach station is just under a mile from Blackpool North train station and just over a mile from Blackpool South train station.