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

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

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  1. Train via Preston

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 21m
    £52–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 58m
    £32–50

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    7h 58m
    £35–64

  4. Drive  232.3 mi

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

  5. 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 19m
    £85–316

  6. Train

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

  7. 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 8m
    £160–544

  8. 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
    6h 56m
    £337–666

Paddington to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to National Express Coach Facility via Golders Green Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 58m.

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