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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Elterwater is to bus and line 516 bus which costs £9 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Elterwater is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Elterwater?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Elterwater. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at The Britannia Inn via Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Elterwater?

The distance between Blackpool and Elterwater is 80 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Elterwater without a car is to train and line 516 bus which takes 4h 4m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Blackpool to Elterwater, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Elterwater bus from?

Blackpool to Elterwater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Elterwater bus arrive?

Blackpool to Elterwater bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Elterwater?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Elterwater is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Blackpool to Elterwater.

Where can I stay near Elterwater?

There are 3856+ hotels available in Elterwater.

Blackpool to Elterwater - 4 ways to travel via train, line 516 bus, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Elterwater by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 516 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to The Britannia Innbus 516
4h 4m
£23–44
Bus, line 516 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Station to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus X8
3. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to The Britannia Innbus 516
5h 26m
£9
Drive 62.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Elterwatercar 62.1 mi
1h 19m
£16–23
Bus, line 555 bus
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus interchangebus 555 / ...
5h 58m
£12

Blackpool to Elterwater by train and bus

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4h 4mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from North Station to The Britannia Inn via Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 26m.

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