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How to get fromBlackpool to Ashfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to Ashford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    4h 5m
    £80–185

  2. Bus, train via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 36m
    £58–100

  3. Drive  292.9 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Ashfordcar car 292.9 mi
    5h 9m
    £73–106

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 17m
    £117–357

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 424
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Ashford Internationaltrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    10h 39m
    £67–117

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 46m
    £125–252

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    7h 10m
    £477–693

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

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    6h 30m
    £148–332

Blackpool to Ashford by train and foot

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Ashford International via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 5m.

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