With a population of 143.101, Blackpool is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Blackpool has to offer.
North Shore is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Blackpool. These include popular favourites such as Michael Wan's Mandarin (27 Clifton Street), Michael Wan's Wok Inn (118 Promenade) and West Coast Rock Cafe (7 Abingdon Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Big Blue Hotel (525 Ocean Boulevard) and White Tower Restaurant (Ocean Boulevard Promenade) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Blackpool in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 25 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Blackpool, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.
When flying to Blackpool, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Blackpool from India departs from Chennai and takes around 17h.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Blackpool, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Blackpool to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about ₹ 1,001 for a 0h 57m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Blackpool North is the busiest station in Blackpool. Another popular train station is Blackpool South, located 2.0 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Blackpool is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 237 km from Blackpool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Blackpool, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Blackpool takes 80 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,417. From Leeds, the ticket costs about ₹ 584 for a journey of 113 km. The most popular bus station is Blackpool Central Coach Station, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Blackpool. Blackpool Starr Gate is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Redstone Guest House to great affordable options like the The Sands, Blackpool offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 5,041 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 10,069 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Wilsons Hotel - Blackpool Tower View and The Albert Inn Hotel Blackpool. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Blackpool, with prices from ₹ 1,919 to ₹ 11,840 per night. North Shore is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Blackpool are about 100% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Blackpool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,861 and ₹ 2,481. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Blackpool, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.