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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 37m
    £160–237

  2. Drive 317 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plymouth to Blackpoolcar car 317 mi
    5h 24m
    £77–112

  3. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 41m
    £123–242

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Plymouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    6h 46m
    £182–261

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    9h 6m
    £159–296

  6. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 26m
    £96–223

  7. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NQY - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    10h 38m
    £101–246

Plymouth to Blackpool by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 6h 37m.

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