Blackpool is easily accessible from all parts of Great Britain by road, rail, air and of course sea! Keep an eye out for some of the seasonal travel deals available.
By Train
Travelling by train to Blackpool is a popular choice as the resort is connected through the railway network to most destinations. Inter City trains to Preston connect with the local shuttle service giving a speedy service to Blackpool.
For train times and fares please visit the National Rail website.
By Car
The M55 links Blackpool with the M6 and the country's motorway network. Click here to use Google maps to help you plan your journey.
By Air
Blackpool International Airport
Is situated only 2.5 miles from the town centre and has a new terminal building, capable of handling 350,000 passengers per year.
Manchester International Airport
Is less than 60 miles from Blackpool and offers a regular worldwide service with direct train connections into the resort .
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Stands 62 miles from Blackpool and operates regular services from European destinations and New York.
By Coach
A number of Coach Services operate to and from Blackpool throughout the year. Click to see details of different services available.
By Sea
Blackpool is within easy reach of a number of ferry ports covering crossings from Ireland, Isle of Man and the Netherlands. For times and to book go to the Cheap4Ferries website.
From Larne Fleetwood (7 miles on to Blackpool) Cairn Ryan (211 miles on to Blackpool)
From Dublin Liverpool (57 miles) Holyhead (155miles)
From Douglas Liverpool (57 miles) Heysham (43miles)
From Belfast Stranraer (333miles)
From Dun Laoghaire Holyhead (155 miles)
From Hook of Holland Harwich (294miles)
Blackpool is easily accessible from all parts of Great Britain by road, rail, air and of course sea! Keep an eye out for some of the seasonal travel deals available.
Blackpool By Train
Travelling by train to Blackpool is a popular choice as the resort is connected through the railway network to most destinations. Inter City trains to Preston connect with the local shuttle service giving a speedy service to Blackpool.
Blackpool By Car
The M55 links Blackpool with the M6 and the country's motorway network. Click here to use Google maps to help you plan your journey.
Blackpool By Air
Is situated only 2.5 miles from the town centre and has a new terminal building, capable of handling 350,000 passengers per year.
Is less than 60 miles from Blackpool and offers a regular worldwide service with direct train connections into the resort .
Stands 62 miles from Blackpool and operates regular services from European destinations and New York.
Blackpool By Coach
National Express operate to and from Blackpool throughout the year. Click to see details of different services available.
Blackpool By Sea
Blackpool is within easy reach of a number of ferry ports covering crossings from Ireland, Isle of Man and the Netherlands. For times and to book go to the Cheap4Ferries website.
- From Larne Fleetwood (7 miles on to Blackpool) Cairn Ryan (211 miles on to Blackpool)
- From Dublin Liverpool (57 miles) Holyhead (155miles)
- From Douglas Liverpool (57 miles) Heysham (43miles)
- From Belfast Stranraer (333miles)
- From Dun Laoghaire Holyhead (155 miles)
- From Hook of Holland Harwich (294miles)
