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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Athens is to train and fly which costs €95 - €250 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Athens is to train and fly which takes 8h 32m and costs €95 - €250.

How far is it from Blackpool to Athens?

The distance between Blackpool and Athens is 2765 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 47h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Blackpool to Athens, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Blackpool and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Blackpool. It is currently 2:33 AM in Blackpool and 4:33 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13331+ hotels available in Athens.

Blackpool to Athens - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Athens by train, plane, bus, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane MAN - ATH
8h 32m
€95–247
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
3. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
47h 19m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Blackpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
33h 52m
€722–1,061
Train, bus via Prague
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
4. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 11h
€242–400
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Alba Iuliabusferry
3. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiubus
4. Take the bus from Sibiu to Thessalonikibus
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
2d 17h
€179–378
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Blackpool to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
35h
€597–975

Blackpool to Athens by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

2d 11hAverage Duration

€242Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Athens.

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Distance: 2,764.7 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Athens. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackpool North to Athens via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston Station, Hobart Corner, Bounds Green Road London, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 47h 19m.

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