What is the cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Blackpool is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 9h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £55 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between ExCeL London and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, London Victoria and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between ExCeL London and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Blackpool North via Bank station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from ExCeL London to Blackpool?

The distance between ExCeL London and Blackpool is 235 miles. The road distance is 241.5 miles.

How do I travel from ExCeL London to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £55 - £230.

How long does it take to get from ExCeL London to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from ExCeL London to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the ExCeL London to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the ExCeL London to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from ExCeL London to Blackpool?

The best way to get from ExCeL London to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £17 - £70 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the ExCeL London to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the ExCeL London to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from ExCeL London to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Blackpool is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from ExCeL London to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1788+ hotels available in Blackpool.

ExCeL London to Blackpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from ExCeL London 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 40m
£57–227
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
8h 40m
£17–67
Drive 240.1 mi
1. Drive from ExCeL London to Blackpool240.1 mi
4h 24m
£60–87
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
5h 8m
£81–265
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool NorthManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 46m
£47–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus StationUk030
9h 28m
£23–53
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
6h 59m
£57–337
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
6h 7m
£95–253
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
6h 1m
£103–413

ExCeL London to Blackpool by foot and bus

77Weekly Services

8h 40mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 233.8 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to National Express Coach Facility via Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall / Trafalgar Square, Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 40m.

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