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How to get fromPrestwich to Blackpoolby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Prestwich to Blackpool by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram tram Blue Line
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2h 10m
    £19–33

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Longfield Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus bus Uk026
    2h 50m
    £7–11

  3. Drive  46.7 mi

    1. Drive from Prestwich to Blackpoolcar car 46.7 mi
    50 min
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prestwich to Blackpooltaxi taxi 46.7 mi
    50 min
    £200–250

  5. Bus, line 68 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus bus 68
    4h 26m
    £10–13

Prestwich to Blackpool by tram and train

Calendar240Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Longfield Centre to Blackpool via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 50m.

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