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How to get fromBlackpool to East Sussexby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to East Sussex 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 Victoria to Polegatetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
    5h 44m
    £106–218

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus bus 500
    11h 24m
    £55–93

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 210
    4. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus bus 500
    11h 17m
    £62–139

  4. Drive 287.7 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to East Sussexcar car 287.7 mi
    5h 46m
    £70–101

  5. 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 Victoria to Polegatetrain train
    7h 4m
    £124–399

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

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain train
    8h 8m
    £101–234

  7. 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 Clapham Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Polegatetrain train
    7h 46m
    £155–325

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Blackpool to East Sussex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and East Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to The Truggery via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to The Brewers Arms via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, High Street, and Tesco in around 11h 17m.

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