The distance between Blackpool and Dover is around 490km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Blackpool to Dover by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory.
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Dover Priory.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Dover by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).
The distance between Blackpool and Dover is around 490km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Blackpool and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Dover is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £285 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Dover. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Blackpool to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, London Euston and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Avanti West Coast and South Eastern Trains Service run train services between Blackpool and Dover. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Dover. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St, London Victoria Coach Station and Canterbury. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Dover. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Dover Priory. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Dover. The distance is around 516km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 25m | £285($340) | every 3 hours | 490km (304 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5hrs | £265($315) | every 3 hours | 526km (327 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 5h 25m | £305($365) | every 3 hours | 619km (385 miles) |
Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane | 5h 40m | £175($210) | every 3 hours | 979km (608 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 499km (310 miles) |
Train via London Euston | 5h 35m | £145($175) | hourly | 501km (311 miles) |
Bus | 9h 20m | £28($33) | every 20 mins | 541km (336 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £90($105) | on demand | 516km (321 miles) |
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The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.