Rome2Rio

How to get fromCroydon to Blackpoolby train, bus, car or plane

Find Transport to Blackpool

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Preston / ...
    3h 43m
    £47–233

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 25m
    £21–64

  3. Bus

    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 38m
    £22–63

  4. Drive 244.9 mi

    1. Drive from Croydon to Blackpoolcar car 244.9 mi
    4h 33m
    £59–86

  5. 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
    5h 16m
    £80–258

  6. 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 36m
    £232–793

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

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction 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 42m
    £87–241

  8. Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    6h 24m
    £106–319

Croydon to Blackpool by train and foot

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–210 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Croydon to National Express Coach Facility via London Victoria, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 38m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Croydon

Trips to Blackpool

Popular routes