The cheapest and fastest coaches from Northampton to Blackpool
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
227 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Northampton to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Blackpool will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 3 buses that leave Northampton for Blackpool every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 227 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 40 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Northampton to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 227 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Northampton to Blackpool bus times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Blackpool coaches for today, Sunday 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 Northampton | 7h30 | 18:00 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 02:10 Northampton | 8h40 | 10:50 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 02:25 Northampton | 8h25 | 10:50 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:05 Northampton | 8h10 | 18:15 Blackpool | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Blackpool
Buses from Northampton to Blackpool run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:20. The fastest coach covers the 227 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 227 km |
Average bus duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: National Express from Northampton to BlackpoolYou can travel by bus between Northampton to Blackpool with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Northampton to Blackpool coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to Blackpool by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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