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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

    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
    £114–238

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    11h 45m
    £60–156

  3. Drive 314.6 mi

    1. Drive from Margate to Blackpoolcar car 314.6 mi
    5h 22m
    £77–111

  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 21m
    £142–440

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 59m
    £172–290

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

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 15m
    £175–392

  7. 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 33m
    £300–689

  8. 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
    8h 57m
    £125–288

Margate to Blackpool by train and foot

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to National Express Coach Facility via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h 45m.

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