There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Castle Donington by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Long Eatontrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
4h 16m£43–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk026
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk079
6h 1m£19–29Drive 120.9 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Castle Doningtoncar 120.9 mi
2h 17m£30–44Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 40m£55–91Bus via Matlock
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 121
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus 199
7h 11m£22–33
Blackpool to Castle Donington by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Castle Donington is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Castle Donington is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Castle Donington station. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Castle Donington. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Long Eaton via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Blackpool and Castle Donington is 131 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Castle Donington without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 16m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Blackpool to Castle Donington, including transfers.
Blackpool to Castle Donington bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.
Blackpool to Castle Donington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Castle Donington is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 16m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Castle Donington, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Bus Station via Preston, Crewe, Long Eaton, and The Bell in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Castle Donington bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Blackpool to Castle Donington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Castle Donington is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Blackpool to Castle Donington.
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