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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Blackpool is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Blackpool is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £85 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Blackpool North via Moorgate station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Essex to Blackpool?

The distance between Essex and Blackpool is 271 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Essex to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Blackpool train from?

Essex to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Where does the Essex to Blackpool train arrive?

Essex to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Blackpool is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Essex to Blackpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1929+ hotels available in Blackpool.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Essex to Blackpool by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 13m
£88–188
Drive 251.9 mi
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1. Drive from Essex to Blackpoolcar 251.9 mi
4h 36m
£62–89
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 41m
£111–353
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 8m
£129–206
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 35m
£72–184
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 27m
£148–337
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
6h 49m
£88–264
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
7h 17m
£107–259

Essex to Blackpool by train, foot, and subway

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.7 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Blackpool North via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 13m.

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