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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Blackpool is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkeston and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Blackpool via Mount Street, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkeston and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkeston to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Ilkeston to Blackpool?

The distance between Ilkeston and Blackpool is 140 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Ilkeston to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Blackpool bus from?

Ilkeston to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Blackpool train from?

Ilkeston to Blackpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Long Eaton station.

Train or bus from Ilkeston to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Ilkeston to Blackpool bus arrive?

Ilkeston to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Ilkeston to Blackpool train arrive?

Ilkeston to Blackpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Ilkeston to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Blackpool is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ilkeston to Blackpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 42m
£49–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus Uk026
6h 53m
£21–35
Drive 113 mi
1. Drive from Ilkeston to Blackpoolcar 113 mi
2h 30m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 59m
£63–105
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus If / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 6.1
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
5. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 17m
£44–71

Ilkeston to Blackpool by bus and train

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Blackpool North via The Bell, Long Eaton, Crewe, and Preston in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Blackpool via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 53m.

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