How to get to Blackpool from West Bromwich

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Compare train for West Bromwich to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from West Bromwich to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £34.

Distance: 161 km

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£21

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Cheapest

£34

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£32

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 37m

Average total duration

4h 7m

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30m

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2h 34m

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2h 4m

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2h 16m

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National Express

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The cheapest way to travel from West Bromwich to Blackpool is a coach with an average price of £21.

This is compared to other travel options from West Bromwich to Blackpool:

A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from West Bromwich to Blackpool costing on average £34.

The fastest way to travel from West Bromwich to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 37m.

Yes, you can take a train between West Bromwich and Blackpool.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 12m sooner (2h 4m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £32 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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from West Bromwich to Blackpool

How to get to Blackpool from West Bromwich by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from West Bromwich to Blackpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Avanti West Coast
    9:172h06
    West Bromwich
    11:23Blackpool
    £1131One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • Avanti West Coast
    9:172h06
    West Bromwich
    11:23Blackpool
    £1131One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Avanti West Coast
    9:172h06
    West Bromwich
    11:23Blackpool
    £1131One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Avanti West Coast
    7:172h07
    West Bromwich
    9:24Blackpool
    £1131One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West Coast
    8:172h07
    West Bromwich
    10:24Blackpool
    £1131One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West Coast
    10:172h07
    West Bromwich
    12:24Blackpool
    £1131One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: West Bromwich to Blackpool

Travel to Blackpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from West Bromwich to Blackpool.

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You can travel between West Bromwich and Blackpool by train.
The cheapest way to travel from West Bromwich to Blackpool is a coach with an average price of £21.

This is compared to other travel options from West Bromwich to Blackpool:

A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from West Bromwich to Blackpool costing on average £34.

The fastest way to travel from West Bromwich to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Coach takes on average 4h 37m.

The West Bromwich to Blackpool distance is approximately 161 km.
The average frequency per day from West Bromwich to Blackpool is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between West Bromwich and Blackpool as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from West Bromwich to Blackpool:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dudley, Castle Gate Island / Tipton Road and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Isle of Man (Steam Packet Company) and arrive in Douglas.
  • Trains mostly depart from Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) and arrive in Blackpool North (BPN).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from West Bromwich to Blackpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Blackpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackpool by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from West Bromwich to Blackpool:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from West Bromwich to Blackpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from West Bromwich to Blackpool, you can take a train.
To fully enjoy Blackpool's attractions, including the Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach, and the Illuminations, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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