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

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Stansted 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 / ...
    3h 53m
    £102–196

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to London Victoriabus bus Uk026
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    10h 38m
    £43–69

  3. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    10h 25m
    £51–93

  4. Drive  256.9 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Stanstedcar car 256.9 mi
    5h 1m
    £64–92

  5. 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 Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    6h 58m
    £101–338

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    8h 59m
    £90–209

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    8h 42m
    £390–659

Blackpool to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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