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Compare coach and train for Atherton to Blackpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Atherton to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 49 km
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1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Blackpool from Atherton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Atherton to Blackpool is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Atherton to Blackpool:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Atherton to Blackpool costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Atherton and Blackpool as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Atherton station (ATN) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
- Coaches mostly depart from Bolton, Interchange and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast to go to Blackpool by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackpool by coach.
- 1 direct coaches per day with National Express.
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