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How to get fromBlackpool to Margateby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Margate 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 St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    5h
    £96–216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus bus 022
    11h
    £43–84

  3. Drive  311.7 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Margatecar car 311.7 mi
    5h 28m
    £78–112

  4. 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 St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    6h 12m
    £133–398

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    7h 52m
    £151–255

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    8h 25m
    £115–275

  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 London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    7h 48m
    £152–344

Blackpool to Margate by train and foot

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Margate via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Marine Terrace via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and London Victoria in around 11h.

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