London to Blackpool bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Blackpool

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£42

Fastest journey

6 h 50 m

Average duration

8 h

Buses per day

4

Distance

324 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London to Blackpool will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave London for Blackpool every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 324 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 9 h 50 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 ExpressNX540 · NX121
15:006h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
21:50Blackpool, Central Coach Station
£221One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX540 · NX121
12:007h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
19:00Blackpool, Central Coach Station
£331One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX424
23:308h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:50Blackpool, Central Coach Station
£501One-way
0 changes
National ExpressNX421 · NX121
02:009h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:50Blackpool, Central Coach Station
£631One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for London to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £55.

Distance: 323 km

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Flight

£30

Average Price

Cheapest

£104

Average Price

£197

Average Price

7h 9m

Average total duration

6h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 17m

Average total duration

3h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 12m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.0 - 1.9kg

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Live departures

London to Blackpool bus times

Showing buses for today, Friday 18 July
Last updated at 13:16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX424
On time
22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station
8h20
06:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 July
national_expressNX421 · NX12101:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
9h50
10:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX540 · NX121
On time
11:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
7h00
18:00 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX540 · NX121
On time
14:00 London, Victoria Coach Station
6h50
20:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Blackpool

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Buses from London to Blackpool run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
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.
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Distance
323 km
Average bus duration
6h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
6h 50m
First bus
00:30
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

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus London to Blackpool

For as little as £16 you can travel by coach between London and Blackpool with National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this 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 London to Blackpool, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from London to Blackpool coach information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: £16
  • National Express frequency: 3 a day

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.

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Important Stations and Airports in London and Blackpool

London
Blackpool
The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Blackpool.
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Amenities at bus station
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
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Distance to city center
2 km
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Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
The major coach station for arrivals in Blackpool is Blackpool, Central Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Blackpool, Central Coach Station for your trip to Blackpool from London.
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