There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Washington by train, bus, or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Preston to CarlisleLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to NewcastleCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 29m£21–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station121
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland InterchangeUk073
7h 27m£16–37Drive 121 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Washington121 mi
2h 30m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to NewcastleLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
5h 28m£32–139Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to BoltonBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-TyneUk073
8h 26m£17–45
Blackpool to Washington by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Washington is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Washington. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Silverstone Road via Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Washington. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at South Hylton via Preston, Carlisle and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Blackpool and Washington is 183 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Washington without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 29m and costs £21 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Blackpool to Washington, including transfers.
Blackpool to Washington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Washington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Washington is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 29m and costs £21 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Washington, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to South Hylton via Preston, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Silverstone Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, and Sunderland Interchange in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- 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 Sunderland Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Washington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Washington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Washington is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Blackpool to Washington.
There are 1971+ hotels available in Washington.



































