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

The cheapest way to get from England to Blackpool is to bus and train which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between England and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via London Victoria and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between England and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Blackpool North via London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from England to Blackpool?

The distance between England and Blackpool is 228 miles. The road distance is 235.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from England to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the England to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from England to Blackpool?

The best way to get from England to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the England to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the England to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from England to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Blackpool is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from England to Blackpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1797+ hotels available in Blackpool.

England to Blackpool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from England to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 10m
£47–137
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Finchley Road to Manchester Shudehill Interchangebus FlixBus
2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 54m
£37–67
Drive 234.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Blackpoolcar 234.3 mi
4h 13m
£58–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
7h 24m
£46–117

England to Blackpool by bus and train

112Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.7 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between England and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 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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