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How to get fromAthens to Blackpoolby plane, train, bus, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Blackpool by plane, train, bus, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ATH - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 44m
    £82–233

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirana to Bounds Green Road Londonbus bus
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    2d 2h

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Athens to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Blackpoolcar car
    33h 44m
    £654–894

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ATH - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    10h 18m
    £103–279

  5. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane ATH - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain train
    12h 21m
    £125–383

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ATH - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    10h 24m
    £151–395

  7. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Sibiubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iuliabus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Alba Iulia to Manchester Piccadillybusferry bus ferry
    5. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    2d 16h
    £150–309

  8. Bus, train via Prague

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    2d 17h
    £216–309

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athens to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Blackpoolcar car
    34h 46m
    £561–861

Athens to Blackpool by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket£216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,717.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Blackpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Blackpool. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Blackpool North via Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Tirana, Bounds Green Road London, Hobart Corner, Upper Woburn Place/Euston Road, London Euston, and Preston in around 2d 2h.

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