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How to get fromCharing Cross to Blackpoolby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Charing Cross to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Preston / ...
    3h 10m
    £67–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    7h 24m
    £44–72

  3. Drive 234.4 mi

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Blackpoolcar car 234.4 mi
    4h 13m
    £58–84

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    4h 35m
    £66–242

  5. Train via Royal Leamington Spa

    1. Take the train from London Marylebone to Leamington Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 32m
    £111–225

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

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 6m
    £109–230

  7. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 16m
    £227–768

Charing Cross to Blackpool by subway and train

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–190 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to National Express Coach Facility via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 24m.

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