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

The cheapest way to get from London to Blackpool is to bus via Manchester which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.

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 41m and costs £60 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and Blackpool?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at National Express Coach Facility. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

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 twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from London to Blackpool?

The distance between London and Blackpool is 226 miles. The road distance is 235.6 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 41m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m 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 FlixBus, 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 41m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the London to Blackpool bus arrive?

London to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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 14m to drive from London to Blackpool.

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

Book your London to Blackpool train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Blackpool bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1890+ hotels available in Blackpool.

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

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There are 8 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 - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 41m
£60–130
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus Uk026
7h 15m
£27–44
Drive 234.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Blackpoolcar 234.3 mi
4h 14m
£59–85
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 8m
£87–312
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Blackpool Northtrain London Euston - Blackpool North
2h 51m
£75–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 35m
£57–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to National Express Coach Facilitybus 424
8h 20m
£28–120
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 4m
£122–285

London to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 225.2 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Blackpool via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 15m.

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