How to travel from Dover to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Blackpool is around 490km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dover to Blackpool by train, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £285($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Preston.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance516km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Dover to Blackpool by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £120 ($145) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £285 ($340).

The distance between Dover and Blackpool is around 490km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Dover and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Blackpool is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £285 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £120 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Blackpool. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Euston and Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Dover and Blackpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dover and Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Blackpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Blackpool. 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 Dover to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

How do I get from Dover to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Blackpool

Transport options from Dover to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
£285($340)
hourly490km (304 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane5h 5m
£235($275)
hourly528km (328 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5h 20m
£305($365)
hourly619km (385 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5h 30m
£320($380)
hourly1,037km (644 miles)
Train to Stratford International, plane5h 35m
£310($370)
every 2 hours1,006km (625 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
£145($170)
hourly499km (310 miles)
Train via St Pancras International5h 30m
£120($145)
hourly533km (331 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£90($105)
on demand516km (321 miles)

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Airports near Blackpool

The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Blackpool