The average bus between Blackpool and Cardiff takes 9h 40m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Blackpool and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Cardiff station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Blackpool to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Book your Blackpool to Cardiff bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Blackpool and Cardiff is 260 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 42m.