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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Essex is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Essex is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Essex. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Polecat Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Essex. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at White Notley via Preston, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Essex?

The distance between Blackpool and Essex is 271 miles. The road distance is 250.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Blackpool to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Essex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Essex train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackpool to Essex?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Essex is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Blackpool to Essex bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Essex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackpool to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Essex is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Blackpool to Essex.

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

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Where can I stay near Essex?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 57m
£88–191
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 57m
£56–132
Drive 249.2 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Essexcar 249.2 mi
4h 42m
£61–88
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 49m
£68–172
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
8h 47m
£128–206
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 White Notleytrain
6h 25m
£112–352
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
7h 1m
£148–336

Blackpool to Essex by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 269.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to White Notley via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Polecat Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 57m.

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