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 16m.

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 16m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Elterwater?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Elterwater. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Windermere via Preston and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Elterwater?

The distance between Blackpool and Elterwater is 76 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 which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m 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 do I catch the Blackpool to Elterwater train from?

Blackpool to Elterwater train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Elterwater?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Elterwater is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 516 bus, which costs £9 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Blackpool to Elterwater bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Elterwater train arrive?

Blackpool to Elterwater train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston 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 3852+ hotels available in Elterwater.

Blackpool to Elterwater - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 516 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
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
2h 22m
£39–65
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 16m
£9
Drive 62.1 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Elterwatercar 62.1 mi
1h 19m
£16–23
Bus, line 555 bus, line 516 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 The Britannia Innbus 516
5h 45m
£9

Blackpool to Elterwater by bus

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Distance: 75.5 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Elterwater via Preston, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to The Britannia Inn via Bus Station and Bus Rail Interchange in around 5h 16m.

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