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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 21m
    £72–153

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Blackpoolbus bus Uk026
    9h 42m
    £48–71

  3. Drive  267.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Blackpoolcar car 267.6 mi
    4h 39m
    £66–96

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h
    £109–337

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 30m
    £392–664

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 39m
    £101–240

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    7h 3m
    £131–457

Southend-on-Sea to Blackpool by train, foot, and subway

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Blackpool North via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 21m.

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