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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Basildon is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Basildon via Preston, Euston station and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Basildon?

The distance between Blackpool and Basildon is 254 miles. The road distance is 254.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Blackpool to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Basildon train from?

Blackpool to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Basildon?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Blackpool to Basildon train arrive?

Blackpool to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Basildon is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Blackpool to Basildon.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Basildon?

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Basildon.

Blackpool to Basildon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
4h 8m
£56–157
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Upminsterbus Michalovce
8h 48m
£37–79
Drive 253.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Basildoncar 253.1 mi
4h 27m
£63–91
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
5h 19m
£97–284
Bus
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk026
8h 55m
£41–90
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 59m
£131–285
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
6h 55m
£253–713
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 39m
£91–198

Blackpool to Basildon by train, subway, and foot

225Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.7 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Basildon via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Upminster, and Upminster in around 8h 48m.

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