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How to get fromMelbourne to Blackpoolby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Blackpool by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MEL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    27h 1m
    £458–910

  2. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MEL - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    28h 41m
    £556–993

  3. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MEL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain train
    29h 50m
    £586–1,058

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MEL - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    28h 47m
    £459–1,035

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MEL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    28h 58m
    £461–1,046

  6. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MEL - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    30h 28m
    £709–1,232

  7. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane MEL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    30h 39m
    £487–1,363

  8. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane MEL - LBA
    2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Blackpool Northtrain train
    31h 35m
    £512–915

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£381Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,608.7 mi
  • Duration: 27h 1m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Blackpool, England?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Blackpool. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Blackpool North. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Preston, then take the train to Blackpool North.

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