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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Swanley is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Swanley is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Swanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Swanley station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Swanley via Preston, Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Swanley?

The distance between Blackpool and Swanley is 247 miles. The road distance is 249.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Blackpool to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Swanley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Swanley train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackpool to Swanley?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Swanley is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Blackpool to Swanley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Swanley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackpool to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Swanley is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Blackpool to Swanley.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Blackpool to Swanley?

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

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Blackpool to Swanley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 51m
£76–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to London Victoriabus Uk026
9h 12m
£35–60
Bus via Manchester
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 London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
8h 30m
£54–136
Drive 248.2 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Swanleycar 248.2 mi
4h 52m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
5h 9m
£95–344
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
7h 22m
£100–237
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
7h 14m
£288–555
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
6h 10m
£126–306

Blackpool to Swanley by train and subway

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Swanley via Manchester Central Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 30m.

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