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

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

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 44m
    £97–202

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 2m
    £78–131

  3. Drive  314.6 mi

    1. Drive from Margate to Blackpoolcar car 314.6 mi
    5h 22m
    £80–115

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

    1. Take the train from Margate 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
    6h 37m
    £131–376

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Blackpool Northtrain train London Euston - Blackpool North
    5h 30m
    £122–201

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 13m
    £375–722

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h
    £125–338

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    7h 44m
    £164–529

Margate to Blackpool by train and foot

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Blackpool North via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 44m.

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