What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Blackpool is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arriving at Blackpool via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Blackpool North via London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Blackpool?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Blackpool is 229 miles. The road distance is 236.4 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Waterloo Station to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Blackpool bus from?

Waterloo Station to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Blackpool bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Blackpool is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Waterloo Station to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Blackpool?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 14m
£51–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus Uk026
7h 40m
£29–47
Drive 235 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Blackpoolcar 235 mi
4h 18m
£59–85
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester 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 31m
£87–307
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 / ...
8h 45m
£46–91
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 6m
£117–277
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 14m
£455–650

Waterloo Station to Blackpool by subway and train

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Distance: 227.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, 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 subway from Waterloo Station to Blackpool via Finchley Road station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 40m.

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