Buses to Blackpool Airport
5 bus and coach routes serve Blackpool Airport, the busiest being the 18, about 76 minutes to St Chads Church. None run through the night.
First and last times are departures from Blackpool Airport itself, on weekdays. Buses towards the airport run earlier and later than this at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your own stop.
Every route serving Blackpool Airport
- 18 Blackpool → High Cross via Central, Marton ~76 min from airport 07:32–18:57 Blackpool Transport
- 11 Lytham → Carleton via Ansdell, Blackpool from airport 05:37–00:06 Blackpool Transport
- 68 Preston → Blackpool via Ashton-on-Ribble, Lytham from airport 06:37–23:13 Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire
- 68C Preston → Blackpool via Plungington from airport 07:23–17:35 Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire
- 7 Cleveleys → Lytham via Anchorsholme, Blackpool from airport 05:52–23:02 Blackpool Transport
Journey times are the typical end-to-end run between the airport and the far end of the route, taken as the median across every journey in the published timetable — not a promise for your particular trip. Allow more at peak times.
Direct buses to Blackpool Airport from
Places on a route that reaches the airport without changing. The bus may take a long way round from the far end — check the route for your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first bus to Blackpool Airport?
The earliest weekday departure from Blackpool Airport itself is 05:37, on the 11. Buses towards the airport start earlier than that at stops along the way, so check the timetable for your own stop rather than relying on this time.
Is there a night bus to Blackpool Airport?
No. Every route serving Blackpool Airport stops before 01:00 and does not start again until the morning. For a very early flight you will need a taxi or to travel the night before.
How long does the bus take to Blackpool Airport?
It depends on the route. The busiest is the 18, which takes about 76 minutes between the airport and St Chads Church. Times on this page are the median end-to-end journey from the published timetable, so allow extra at peak times.
How much is the bus to Blackpool Airport?
Local bus fares in England are capped at £3 for a single until 31 December 2026. Dedicated airport coach services are not part of the cap and are priced by the operator — usually cheaper if you book ahead.
Other airports nearby
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all UK airports by bus, or every stop and route at Blackpool Airport.