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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Braintree is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Braintree is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Braintree. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Braintree via Preston, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Braintree?

The distance between Blackpool and Braintree is 274 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Braintree without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Blackpool to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Braintree bus from?

Blackpool to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Braintree train from?

Blackpool to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Braintree?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Braintree is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Blackpool to Braintree bus arrive?

Blackpool to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Braintree train arrive?

Blackpool to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Braintree is 238 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Blackpool to Braintree.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Braintree?

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

There are 622+ hotels available in Braintree.

Blackpool to Braintree - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Blackpool to Braintree by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
5h 6m
£74–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
8h 36m
£45–76
Drive 236.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Braintreecar 236.7 mi
5h 1m
£59–85
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 31m
£67–172
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airporttrain
7h 40m
£108–177
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
8h 5m
£111–171
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain
6h 37m
£110–310
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
6h 30m
£72–238
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
6h 58m
£94–243

Blackpool to Braintree by train, subway, and foot

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 272.8 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Braintree via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Rue De Jeunes via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 36m.

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