What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Waterloo Road?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Waterloo Road is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Waterloo Road?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Waterloo Road is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Waterloo Road?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Waterloo Road. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall via Manchester Central Coach Station and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Waterloo Road?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Waterloo Road station. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Waterloo Station via Preston and Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Waterloo Road?

The distance between Blackpool and Waterloo Road is 229 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Waterloo Road without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Waterloo Road without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £55 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Waterloo Road?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Blackpool to Waterloo Road, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Waterloo Road bus from?

Blackpool to Waterloo Road bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Waterloo Road train from?

Blackpool to Waterloo Road train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Waterloo Road?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Waterloo Road is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Blackpool to Waterloo Road bus arrive?

Blackpool to Waterloo Road bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Waterloo Road train arrive?

Blackpool to Waterloo Road train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Waterloo Road?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Waterloo Road is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Blackpool to Waterloo Road.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Waterloo Road?

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Where can I stay near Waterloo Road?

There are 21503+ hotels available in Waterloo Road.

Blackpool to Waterloo Road - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 14m
£58–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030
9h 1m
£33–66
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
7h 48m
£46–114
Drive 232.4 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Waterloo Roadcar 232.4 mi
4h 23m
£57–83
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 35m
£91–273
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 8m
£123–262
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
6h 47m
£142–467
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
6h 33m
£257–662

Blackpool to Waterloo Road by bus and foot

84Weekly Services

7h 48mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Waterloo Road.

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Distance: 227.6 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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 £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Waterloo Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, and St Thomas' Hospital / County Hall in around 7h 48m.

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