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How to get fromBlackpool to Kentby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Ashford International

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 44m
    £84–185

  2. Drive  282.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Kentcar car 282.9 mi
    4h 59m
    £70–101

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    9h 53m
    £73–130

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 55m
    £115–357

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    4h 54m
    £78–167

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    8h
    £116–249

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 44m
    £471–697

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    8h 14m
    £98–236

Blackpool to Kent by train and foot

Calendar189Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Lenham via Preston, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 44m.

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