✈️ Buses to Blackpool Airport
4 bus and coach routes serve Blackpool Airport, the busiest being the 18, about 74 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 Clifton Street → St Chads Church ~74 min from airport 07:31–18:57 Blackpool Transport
- 11 Square → Market Street from airport 05:37–00:06 Blackpool Transport
- 68 Preston Bus Stn Stand 4 → Market Street from airport 06:37–23:13 Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire
- 7 Bus Station → Square 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 74 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
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.