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How to get fromCroydon to Thornton-Cleveleysby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Croydon to Thornton-Cleveleys by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 1m
    £62–132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    9h 44m
    £46–81

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train
    9h 34m

  4. Drive  249.5 mi

    1. Drive from Croydon to Thornton-Cleveleyscar car 249.5 mi
    4h 27m
    £63–90

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train
    5h 31m
    £98–324

  6. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train
    7h 16m
    £342–656

  7. Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    6h 48m
    £131–456

Croydon to Thornton-Cleveleys by train, foot, and bus

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Thornton-Cleveleys, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Croydon to Meadows Ave via London Victoria, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, National Express Coach Facility, and New Bonny Street in around 9h 44m.

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