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.
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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Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Blackpool North.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Preston.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | £285($340) | hourly | 490km (304 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 5h 5m | £235($275) | hourly | 528km (328 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 5h 20m | £305($365) | hourly | 619km (385 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 5h 30m | £320($380) | hourly | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Train to Stratford International, plane | 5h 35m | £310($370) | every 2 hours | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £145($170) | hourly | 499km (310 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 5h 30m | £120($145) | hourly | 533km (331 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £90($105) | on demand | 516km (321 miles) |
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