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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 46m
    £82–182

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Manchester Airportbus bus Uk980
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North
    7h 53m
    £51–91

  3. Drive 261.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Blackpoolcar car 261.7 mi
    4h 46m
    £64–92

  4. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 45m
    £85–203

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    9h 12m
    £55–137

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 20m
    £104–339

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 54m
    £134–299

Gatwick Airport to Blackpool by train and subway

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Blackpool North via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Bus Station to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 12m.

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