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

The cheapest way to get from London to Blackpool is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Blackpool is to train via Preston which takes 2h 40m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between London and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from London 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 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London and Blackpool?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Blackpool North. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from London to Blackpool?

The distance between London and Blackpool is 226 miles. The road distance is 235.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Blackpool without a car is to train via Preston which takes 2h 40m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from London to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Blackpool?

The best way to get from London to Blackpool is to train via Preston which takes 2h 40m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £14 - £65 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the London to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Blackpool is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from London to Blackpool.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Blackpool?

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1743+ hotels available in Blackpool.

London to Blackpool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from London 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 - Preston / ...
2h 40m
£56–212
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
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 / ...
6h 55m
£14–65
Drive 234.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Blackpoolcar 234.3 mi
4h 10m
£58–83
Fly from London Heathrow 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
4h 20m
£72–252
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Blackpool Northtrain London Euston - Blackpool North
3h
£70–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 20m
£21–48
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 7m
£93–245

London to Blackpool by train

226Weekly Trains

2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.2 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between 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 bus from London Victoria to National Express Coach Facility via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 55m.

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