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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Basildon is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 53m.

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 17m and costs £70 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Basildon?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Basildon station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station and London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Barking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Basildon?

The distance between Blackpool and Basildon is 253 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 17m and costs £70 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Blackpool to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Basildon bus from?

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

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 17m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Blackpool to Basildon bus arrive?

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

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 1799+ 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 Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 17m
£70–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk026
8h 53m
£45–96
Drive 253.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Basildoncar 253.1 mi
4h 27m
£62–90
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 30m
£99–286
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
4. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
9h 30m
£48–128
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 54m
£137–299
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
7h 4m
£257–604
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 40m
£89–268

Blackpool to Basildon by train, foot, and subway

222Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.8 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Blackpool to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) once daily. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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