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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Geel is to bus and train which costs €55 - €100 and takes 19h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Geel is to train and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Geel?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Geel. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Geel Stadspark via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham, Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Leuven Station perron 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Geel?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Geel. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Geel via Preston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Geel?

The distance between Blackpool and Geel is 808 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Geel without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €170 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Blackpool to Geel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Geel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Geel train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackpool to Geel?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Geel is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €170 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Blackpool to Geel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Blackpool and Geel?

Geel is 1h ahead of Blackpool. It is currently 6:44 AM in Blackpool and 7:44 AM in Geel.

Where does the Blackpool to Geel train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Geel?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Geel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
8h 23m
€171–464
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerpbus 814
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Geeltrain Ic / ...
19h 7m
€55–97
Bus
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 Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
4. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Geel Stadsparkbus 32a
17h 15m
€74–98
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Blackpool to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Geelcar
8h 31m
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Anvers-Berchemtrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Geeltrain
6h 49m
€85–244
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 Geelcar
9h 44m
€158–233
Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
4. Take the train from Louvain to Lierretrain
8h 17m
€58–205
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Geeltrain
9h 15m
€75–279

Blackpool to Geel by train and foot

56Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 807.7 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Geel, Belgium?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Geel via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Herentals in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Geel Stadspark via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, Leuven Station perron 1, and Leuven Station perron 15 in around 17h 15m.

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