Bus from London to Blackpool
2 direct routes · about 500 min · first and last bus 09:30 (weekdays); night service 424 runs at 23:30.
Next buses to Blackpool as of 13:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | National Express | ~500 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:30 | 23:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | National Express Coach Facility (by) | Birmingham, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Bolton & Preston |
| UK026 | FlixBus | ~475 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 09:30 | 09:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | National Express Coach Facility (by) | Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent & Manchester City Centre |
Times are for the first boarding point in London on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 424 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Blackpool?
2 routes run directly from London to Blackpool: the 424 (National Express), the UK026 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 424, once each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at National Express Coach Facility (by), about 500 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Blackpool?
Around 500 minutes on the 424, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Birmingham, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Blackpool?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 09:30 — and night service 424 runs at 23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Blackpool?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.