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How to get fromEccles to Blackpool Zooby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Eccles to Blackpool Zoo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2h 24m
    £19–33

  2. Drive  47.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eccles to Blackpool Zoocar car 47.8 mi
    50 min
    £12–18

  3. Line 22 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Eccles Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Poulton-le-Fyldetrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    3h 1m
    £17–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Eccles to Blackpool Zootaxi taxi 47.8 mi
    50 min
    £210–250

  5. Line 33 bus, bus, line 5 bus

    1. Take the bus from Eccles Interchange to Charlotte Streetbus bus 33
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    3. Take the bus from New Bonny Street to Hospital Entrancebus bus 5 / ...
    3h 41m
    £13–19

Eccles to Blackpool Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Eccles, Salford, England and Blackpool Zoo, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Deansgate to Poulton-le-Fylde hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eccles Interchange to Blackpool Zoo via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, National Express Coach Facility, New Bonny Street, and Hospital Entrance in around 3h 41m.

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