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 €70 - €280 and takes 8h 28m.

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 28m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Athens. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 36m.

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 bus which takes 42h 36m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Blackpool to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Athens bus from?

Blackpool to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where does the Blackpool to Athens bus arrive?

Blackpool to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Blackpool and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Blackpool. It is currently 2:39 PM in Blackpool and 4:39 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 1330+ hotels available in Athens.

Blackpool to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Blackpool to Athens by train, plane, bus, car, car train, 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 to Manchester Airport, 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 28m
€71–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Squarebus
42h 36m
€89–168
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
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LPL - ATH
10h 56m
€123–294
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BHX - ATH
10h 12m
€90–353
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
10h 18m
€159–520
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
46h 1m
Train, bus via Prague
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 11h
€177–337
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 4m
€615–971

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

8Weekly Planes

4h 36mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Blackpool to Athens.

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Distance: 2,764.7 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 42h 36m.

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