What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to St Bees Head?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to St Bees Head is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to St Bees Head?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to St Bees Head is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and St Bees Head?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to St Bees Head. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Blackpool to St Bees Head?

The distance between Blackpool and St Bees Head is 152 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to St Bees Head without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to St Bees Head without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to St Bees Head?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Blackpool to St Bees Head, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to St Bees Head train from?

Blackpool to St Bees Head train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Blackpool to St Bees Head train arrive?

Blackpool to St Bees Head train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to St Bees Head?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to St Bees Head is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Blackpool to St Bees Head.

Where can I stay near St Bees Head?

There are 599+ hotels available in St Bees Head.

Blackpool to St Bees Head - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to St Bees Head by train, car, or bus

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 45m
£47–100
Drive 91.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackpool to St Bees Headcar 91.2 mi
2h 6m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to St Beestrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
3h 58m
£42–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Queens Squarebus 42
2. Take the train from Lancaster to St Beestrain Lancaster - Corkickle / ...
5h 4m
£33–57

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Distance: 151 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and St Bees Head, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to St Bees Head via Preston, Carlisle, and Whitehaven in around 3h 45m.

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