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How to get fromBlackpool to Waterloo Roadby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Waterloo Road by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 12m
    £53–122

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk026
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus Uk023 / ...
    6h 41m
    £31–47

  3. Drive  232.3 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Waterloo Roadcar car 232.3 mi
    4h 24m
    £58–83

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

    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
    4h 30m
    £88–283

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    8h 20m
    £50–102

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LPL - LHR
    6h 37m
    £133–527

  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
    6h 27m
    £445–646

Blackpool to Waterloo Road by train, subway, and foot

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Waterloo Road, Greater London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Waterloo Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Finchley Road station, and Waterloo station in around 6h 41m.

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