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How to get fromWaterloo Station to Blackpoolby train, bus, car or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Preston / ...
    3h 12m
    £50–184

  2. Bus via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    7h 38m
    £15–76

  3. Drive 235 mi

    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Blackpoolcar car 235 mi
    4h 18m
    £58–84

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    4h 39m
    £67–256

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 52m
    £20–57

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 7m
    £85–245

  7. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 8m
    £234–782

Waterloo Station to Blackpool by subway and train

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £45–170 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to National Express Coach Facility via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 38m.

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