OneTeamInBristol Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Anyone done Blackpool away before and driven up on the Friday night? How long does it normally take? I'm anticipating 5 hours minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffleflap Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) I've done it in 3.5 hours easy from Bishopsworth area Edited February 2, 2022 by Waffleflap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Might help if you say where you're starting from! 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) Very much time/traffic dependant but should be around 3.5 - 4 hours 207 miles from Bristol Edited February 2, 2022 by Slippin cider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Very difficult to guess . Traffic varies so much, I've done it in 3 1/2 hours. M6/M6 junction used to be a pain at times, avoid rush hours should be no more than 4 door to door if you're lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 3.5 hours on a Friday?! You'll be lucky. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 3.5 is about right from central Bristol (I live near Preston). That assumes no one is leaving in rush hour or late enough that you hit junction closures. Obviously the M5 and M6 can be a nightmare. Good luck!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted February 2, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Apologies should have said, leaving from Wiltshire at approx 4pm so I will be amazed if we do it in anywhere near 3.5 hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redandproud Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 M6 can be a nightmare with roadworks (if any) and traffic,took me 5+hrs, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Yeah, Friday night you're looking at 4 to 5 hours rather than 3.5. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 M6 on a Friday - try packing a tent and camping stove. For entertainment run a sweepstake on which junction the accident will be. I'd take 16 and would advise others to grab 17 or 15. If you fancy a double the spread on the Traffic Wombles clearing the carriageway is 2 - 2 1/2 hrs. 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, OneTeamInBristol said: Anyone done Blackpool away before and driven up on the Friday night? How long does it normally take? I'm anticipating 5 hours minimum. I live in Southport, not that far from Blackpool and regularly visit family in Bristol. You won’t do it in under 5 hours if you leave Bristol after lunch. There are miles and mile of bollards on the M6 (no workers or plant, just bollards). despite the cost I’d go M5/42/M6 Toll to avoid West Bromwich and Walsall which will be a car park. Edited February 2, 2022 by Southport Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underover Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) Currently M6 road works are the best they’ve been for ages, finished the oldbury viaduct, no more contra flow at Stafford but a 60 limit for about 20 miles, 50 limit for a bit just past Manchester. Not done to Blackpool for a while but took a horse trailer to Fleetwood and it took about 4 hours (slower than it would take a car) but if you’re leaving wilts at 4pm on a Friday expect brum to be a mare, should be clear-ish after that because by the time you clear brum all the traffic up the m6 will have likely made it home! Basically 4-5hours maybe more depending on how lucky or not you get! Edit: I’d also reccomend the m6 toll despite the cost, it really makes a difference (used to do Aztec West/Falfield junction to Manchester all the time) Edited February 2, 2022 by underover 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underover Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Save yourself the time and leave much later! You’ll get there the same time it’ll just be less awful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 26 minutes ago, underover said: Save yourself the time and leave much later! You’ll get there the same time it’ll just be less awful A very good idea. In addition, I wouldn’t start from Wiltshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Southport Red said: I live in Southport, not that far from Blackpool and regularly visit family in Bristol. You won’t do it in under 5 hours if you leave Bristol after lunch. There are miles and mile of bollards on the M6 (no workers or plant, just bollards). despite the cost I’d go M5/42/M6 Toll to avoid West Bromwich and Walsall which will be a car park. Been up to Southport the last few years playing golf, some lovely courses there and nice little town. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Northern Red said: Yeah, Friday night you're looking at 4 to 5 hours rather than 3.5. It will take a good half hour just to get on the motorway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born and Red in 82 Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 When i went to Wigan Away a couple of seasons ago on a Friday night i left Wiltshire at midday and got to Wigan at 7pm it was ridiculous !! That was due to traffic and roadworks…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 1 hour ago, sh1t_ref_again said: Been up to Southport the last few years playing golf, some lovely courses there and nice little town. Yeah, if you get the train to Liverpool, 60% of the land on the right hand side is golf courses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSSEL85 Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 4 hours ago, TomF said: On a Friday 5 hours easy. Also you spelt dive wrong. I had a car like that once 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Waffleflap said: I've done it in 3.5 hours easy from Bishopsworth area On a Friday night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, TomF said: It's nailed on somewhere between 15-19. I honestly think I've spent half my living life stationary on that stretch. One training gig I had was up in Carlisle so thought I'd be smart and take the train. On that occasion the OH electrics on the WCML were taken down.. just by Stoke.. got home at 2am going via Severn Tunnel Wholly concur. I used to visit Southport a couple of times each month and rarely recall there not being an incident on that stretch. The design of the in-feeds from the junctions are dangerous. Worse was given the volume of accidents the Traffic Wombles were always slow in getting things cleared and moving. Edited February 2, 2022 by BTRFTG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 2 hours ago, sh1t_ref_again said: Been up to Southport the last few years playing golf, some lovely courses there and nice little town. I'd stay Southport (or Lytham) over Blackpool and though I've spent many an evening there it has to be said the boozers aren't up to much. That said you might also take in a visit to the Lawnmower Museum where, I've been told, they've a new exhibit - one 'grass measuring device' donated by an anonymous punter who apparently no longer has need of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPLEY RED Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 I do bristol to Liverpool regularly on a Friday and it can be anything from 3 to 5 hours and Blackpool is 1 1/4 hrs from Liverpool. lately the M5/M6 has been ok on Friday nights which means it will be crap this Friday. Might see you in the queues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 6 hours ago, OneTeamInBristol said: Apologies should have said, leaving from Wiltshire at approx 4pm so I will be amazed if we do it in anywhere near 3.5 hours! you should be there for kick off i reckon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffleflap Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 3 hours ago, italian dave said: On a Friday Yes. Around mid day . Stopped for a shit n all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 It’ll be long on a Friday night unless you are leaving after 6pm. At 4pm it’ll take you 4.5-5 hours I reckon. 3.5 normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted February 2, 2022 Report Share Posted February 2, 2022 Leave at 6 Saturday morning and be in Blackpool by 9 30, don't bother with the Friday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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