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How to get fromPaddington to Blackpoolby train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Paddington to Blackpool by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Preston

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    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 23m
    £52–124

  2. Drive  232.3 mi

    1. Drive from Paddington to Blackpoolcar car 232.3 mi
    4h 7m
    £59–84

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    4h 20m
    £85–316

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Blackpool Northtrain train London Euston - Blackpool North
    4h 12m
    £76–121

  5. Train via Oxford

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 19m
    £106–176

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 13m
    £160–544

  7. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 3m
    £337–666

Paddington to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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