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Compare train and flight for Ashford to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ashford to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £183 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £183, while a train costs an average of £183.
Distance: 398 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£183 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ashford to Blackpool:
A flight is £129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ashford to Blackpool costing on average £183.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (4h 41m by train vs 5h 37m by car). Tickets start at around £183 compared to roughly £81 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ashford to Blackpool:
A flight is £129 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ashford to Blackpool costing on average £183.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ashford and Blackpool as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ashford International (AFK) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern to go to Blackpool by train.
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