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How to get fromCologne to Blackpoolby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Blackpool by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    8h 13m
    £130–513

  2. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CGN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 45m
    £49–194

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles-Nordtrain train Nj
    2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Bradfordbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain train
    17h 51m
    £61–115

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Blackpoolcar car
    9h 54m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    8h 15m
    £130–513

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    21h 43m
    £57–133

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Blackpoolcar car
    10h 55m
    £160–239

  8. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 11m
    £68–256

  9. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane FRA - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 42m
    £97–266

  10. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 18m
    £88–272

  11. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUS - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    7h 42m
    £82–307

Cologne to Blackpool by train and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Blackpool North via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to National Express Coach Facility via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 21h 43m.

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