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How to get fromPaignton to Blackpoolby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Paignton to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train Rugby - Preston / ...
    6h 55m
    £60–263

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 102
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    10h 30m
    £33–79

  3. Drive 296.3 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Blackpoolcar car 296.3 mi
    5h 4m
    £72–104

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 38m
    £89–297

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    7h 5m
    £68–241

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 14m
    £102–221

Paignton to Blackpool by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paignton, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to Blackpool North via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 30m.

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