What is the cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Blackpool is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Saffron Walden and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Blackpool via Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Saffron Walden and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Saffron Walden to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Audley End and arriving at Blackpool North via Tottenham Hale Station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Saffron Walden to Blackpool?

The distance between Saffron Walden and Blackpool is 271 miles. The road distance is 220.2 miles.

How do I travel from Saffron Walden to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Blackpool without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Saffron Walden to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Saffron Walden to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saffron Walden to Blackpool bus from?

Saffron Walden to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Saffron Walden to Blackpool train from?

Saffron Walden to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Audley End station.

Train or bus from Saffron Walden to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Blackpool is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Blackpool bus arrive?

Saffron Walden to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Blackpool train arrive?

Saffron Walden to Blackpool train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Tottenham Hale station.

Can I drive from Saffron Walden to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Saffron Walden to Blackpool is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Saffron Walden to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Saffron Walden to Blackpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 35m
£74–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Blackpoolbus
9h 41m
£36–59
Drive 219 mi
1. Drive from Saffron Walden to Blackpoolcar 219 mi
4h 22m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Audley End to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 19m
£105–321
Train
1. Take the train from Audley End to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 6m
£101–163
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
10h 43m
£45–84
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 26m
£71–186
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 56m
£71–184

Saffron Walden to Blackpool by bus and train

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Distance: 269.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Saffron Walden, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a bus from High Street to Blackpool North via Railway Station, Audley End, Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Blackpool via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 41m.

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