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

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 15m
    £73–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    8h 5m
    £43–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Manchester Airportbus bus Uk980
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North
    7h 44m
    £48–77

  4. Drive  258.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Blackpoolcar car 258.7 mi
    4h 42m
    £64–93

  5. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 4m
    £82–217

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Blackpool Northtrain train London Euston - Blackpool North
    4h 32m
    £89–146

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 48m
    £87–230

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 14m
    £79–292

Gatwick to Blackpool by bus, train, and foot

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Blackpool North via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to National Express Coach Facility via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 5m.

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