There are 5 ways to get from Oakham to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Oakham to Nuneaton
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Preston
3h 55m£57–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill InterchangeUk079
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
8h 18m£15–29Drive 151.3 mi
- Drive from Oakham to Blackpool151.3 mi
2h 57m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Oakham to Nuneaton
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
4h 25m£66–147Train #2
- Take the train from Oakham to Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
6h 10m£34–118
Oakham to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oakham to Blackpool is to bus which costs £14 - £29 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Oakham to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakham station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via St Mary's Way, Greyfriar Gate, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Oakham and arriving at Blackpool North via Nuneaton, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Oakham and Blackpool is 175 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oakham to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Oakham to Blackpool, including transfers.
Oakham to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.
Oakham to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.
The best way to get from Oakham to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £29 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Oakham, District of Rutland, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Oakham to Blackpool North via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to National Express Coach Facility via Windsor Street, St Mary's Way, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Greyfriar Gate, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 18m.
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Train from Oakham to Nuneaton
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–32
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–90
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nuneaton to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Oakham to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Oakham to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Oakham to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakham to Blackpool is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Oakham to Blackpool.
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