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Museum of Blackpool's showbiz, seaside entertainment and local stories, with costumes, props and interactive displays in a central location.
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£72
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£72
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
5 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
5 h 16 m
Buses on 29 Aug
1
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Motherwell to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Blackpool will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £72.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 1 buses from Motherwell to Blackpool, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 16 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 16 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £175.
Distance: 227 km
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £175 Average Price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Blackpool coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:34 Motherwell | 5h16 | 13:50 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Take a bus from Motherwell to Blackpool and enjoy the approximately 227 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 227 km distance in 5h 32m.
Distance 227 km |
Average bus duration 3h 42m |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 32m |
First bus 1:25 |
Last bus 23:25 |
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