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How to get fromKettering to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kettering to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    4h 29m
    £50–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    7h 55m
    £28–52

  3. Drive 162.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kettering to Blackpoolcar car 162.9 mi
    3h 22m
    £40–57

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kettering to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 28m
    £122–382

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    4h 51m
    £73–124

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 22m
    £87–141

Kettering to Blackpool by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Kettering to Blackpool North via Leicester, Nuneaton, Crewe, and Preston in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Interchange to National Express Coach Facility via Northampton Bus Interchange, Georges Drive, Northampton, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 55m.

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