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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Blackpool is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Blackpool North via London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Blackpool?

The distance between Gillingham and Blackpool is 262 miles. The road distance is 274.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Gillingham to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Blackpool bus from?

Gillingham to Blackpool bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Blackpool train from?

Gillingham to Blackpool train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Gillingham to Blackpool bus arrive?

Gillingham to Blackpool bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Gillingham to Blackpool train arrive?

Gillingham to Blackpool train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Blackpool is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Gillingham to Blackpool.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Gillingham 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 Gillingham (Kent) to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 58m
£54–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Birminghambus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
8h 57m
£23–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 33m
£25–103
Drive 273 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Blackpoolcar 273 mi
4h 42m
£67–97
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 51m
£81–288
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 43m
£242–810
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 57m
£99–283
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
6h 46m
£111–376

Gillingham to Blackpool by train and foot

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3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.6 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Blackpool North via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 57m.

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