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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ice
    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 11m
    £169–385

  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 46m
    £54–190

  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 55m
    £100–159

  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 via Brussels

    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
    £169–385

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to London Victoria Coach Stationbus 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

  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
    11h
    £135–216

  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 12m
    £91–218

  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 43m
    £117–283

  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 20m
    £102–284

  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 45m
    £97–271

Cologne to Blackpool by train and foot

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£169Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Blackpool North via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to National Express Coach Facility via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 21h 43m.

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