There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Oakham by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Nuneaton
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Oakham
4h 20m£57–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station121 / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar GateUk079
7h 54m£14–29Drive 151.1 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Oakham151.1 mi
2h 59m£37–54Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Oakham
4h 39m£68–146Train #2
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Oakham
5h 49m£41–113
Blackpool to Oakham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Oakham is to bus which costs £13 - £30 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Oakham is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Oakham station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Windsor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Oakham. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Oakham via Preston, Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Blackpool and Oakham is 175 miles. The road distance is 152 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Oakham without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Blackpool to Oakham, including transfers.
Blackpool to Oakham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Oakham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Oakham is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £30 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Oakham, District of Rutland, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Oakham via Preston, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Greyfriar Gate, Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Mary's Way, and Windsor Street in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Oakham
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £29–45
- 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Oakham
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £14–22
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Greyfriar Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Oakham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Oakham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Oakham is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Blackpool to Oakham.
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