What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Blackpool is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Blackpool is to train via Preston which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Blackpool North via London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Croydon to Blackpool?

The distance between Croydon and Blackpool is 240 miles. The road distance is 246.4 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Blackpool without a car is to train via Preston which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Croydon to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Blackpool bus from?

Croydon to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Blackpool train from?

Croydon to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Croydon to Blackpool is to train via Preston which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Croydon to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Croydon to Blackpool train arrive?

Croydon to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Blackpool is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Croydon to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Blackpool?

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

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

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 44m
£59–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
9h 2m
£42–76
Drive 244.9 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Blackpoolcar 244.9 mi
4h 34m
£62–89
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 16m
£95–320
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Blackpool Northtrain London Euston - Blackpool North
4h 30m
£84–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 20m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 1m
£96–245
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 3m
£339–657

Croydon to Blackpool by train and foot

219Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 239 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 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 9h 2m.

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