What is the cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool is to Airport Transfer which costs £16 - £21 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £85 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from South Terminal Bus Station and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Blackpool North via Victoria station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Blackpool is 256 miles. The road distance is 263.2 miles.

How do I travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £85 - £190.

How long does it take to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool bus from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool train from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool bus arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool train arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool?

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Can I share a ride from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool?

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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool - 8 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 45m
£87–181
Airport Transfer
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London Gatwick-LGW to Blackpoolrideshare 261.7 mi
4h 47m
£16–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Manchester Airportbus Uk980
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North
7h 52m
£48–86
Drive 261.7 mi
1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpoolcar 261.7 mi
4h 47m
£63–92
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 45m
£86–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
9h 8m
£56–138
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
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 20m
£100–328
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 53m
£134–294

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Blackpool by train and subway

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.3 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 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 45m. 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 8m.

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