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How to get fromBarking to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Barking to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 50m
    £55–126

  2. Bus via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    9h 9m
    £38–128

  3. Drive  241 mi

    1. Drive from Barking to Blackpoolcar car 241 mi
    4h 20m
    £61–87

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    4h 56m
    £93–321

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Blackpool Northtrain train London Euston - Blackpool North
    4h 36m
    £80–125

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    9h 54m
    £40–58

  7. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 23m
    £330–600

  8. Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    4h 55m
    £120–439

Barking to Blackpool by subway, foot, and train

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to National Express Coach Facility via Oxford Circus Station, Golders Green Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 9m.

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