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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Blackpool is to bus via Manchester which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Blackpool via Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Millennium Point and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Blackpool North via Peterborough and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Blackpool?

The distance between Stanstead and Blackpool is 257 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Blackpool without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 8h 7m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Stanstead to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Blackpool bus from?

Stanstead to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Blackpool train from?

Stanstead to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Blackpool is to train via Peterborough which takes 8h 7m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Stanstead to Blackpool bus arrive?

Stanstead to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Stanstead to Blackpool train arrive?

Stanstead to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Blackpool is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Stanstead to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1893+ hotels available in Blackpool.

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 7m
£90–154
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus
11h 2m
£30–51
Drive 232.7 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Blackpoolcar 232.7 mi
4h 52m
£58–84
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 25m
£118–362
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
8h 30m
£104–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
11h 24m
£50–128
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 26m
£75–207

Stanstead to Blackpool by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 255.1 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Blackpool North via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Railway Station, Bury St Edmunds, Peterborough, and Leeds in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Blackpool via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Millennium Point, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 11h 2m.

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