What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Blackpool is to bus and train which costs £22 - £80 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Basildon to Blackpool?

The distance between Basildon and Blackpool is 254 miles. The road distance is 257.2 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Blackpool without a car is to train and line 205 bus which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Basildon to Blackpool, including transfers.

Can I drive from Basildon to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Blackpool is 257 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Basildon to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1756+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Basildon to Blackpool - 7 ways to travel via train, line 205 bus, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basildon to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 205 bus
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Street
2. Take the bus from Duke's Place to Euston Station205
3. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
4. Take the train from Preston to Blackpool North
4h 25m
£65–244
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Blackpool NorthManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 49m
£22–79
Drive 255.7 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Blackpool255.7 mi
4h 18m
£63–90
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
5h 40m
£89–277
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
7h 25m
£245–647
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 4m
£100–273
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
8h 23m
£86–232

Basildon to Blackpool by train, foot, and bus

225Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Basildon to Blackpool. However, you can take the train to London Fenchurch Street, walk to Duke's Place, take the line 205 bus to Euston Station, walk to London Euston, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Blackpool North via West Ham, West Ham station, Finchley Road station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Shudehill Interchange, Salford Crescent Rail Station, and Salford Crescent in around 7h 49m.

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