Quick answer:  Preston is about 17–20 miles by road from central Blackpool, usually 30–45 minutes by car in normal traffic. By rail it’s typically 20–35 minutes from Blackpool North to Preston, with frequent services through the day. The straight-line distance is roughly 14–15 miles across the Fylde. Distances and typical journey times Road distance:  commonly 17–20 miles, depending on your exact start and finish points. Driving time:  allow 30–45 minutes off-peak. It can take longer on sunny...

Quick answer:  Lytham is about 7 miles from central Blackpool by road, typically 15–25 minutes by car in normal traffic. The straight-line distance is roughly 5 miles across the Ribble estuary. By public transport, allow 25–45 minutes using a mix of tram, train or bus depending on your route. Distances and typical journey times Road distance (Blackpool Tower to Lytham Windmill):  around 7 miles along the A584 coast road. Driving time:  usually 15–25 minutes outside peak times. It can take...

Quick answer:  Southport is about 33–38 miles by road from Blackpool, usually 50–70 minutes by car in normal traffic. The straight-line distance is roughly 12 miles across the Ribble estuary, but you need to go inland to cross the rivers, which adds miles to the journey. By public transport, allow around 1½–2 hours with a change, depending on your route. Distances and typical journey times Road distance:  commonly quoted at 32–38 miles. Driving time is often about 52–60 minutes off-peak,...