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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Preston - London Euston / ...
    3h 52m
    £78–180

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to London Victoriabus bus Uk026
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    10h 47m
    £37–68

  3. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 540 / ...
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    9h 32m
    £57–134

  4. Drive 256.9 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Stanstedcar car 256.9 mi
    4h 59m
    £64–92

  5. 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 Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    6h 58m
    £98–289

  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 Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    8h 50m
    £97–264

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport

    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
    9h 5m
    £256–718

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    7h 31m
    £131–280

Blackpool to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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