The average bus between Cardiff and Blackpool takes 9h 46m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Blackpool. 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 Cardiff and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Blackpool station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Cardiff to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at National Express Coach Facility station.
Book your Cardiff to Blackpool bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Cardiff and Blackpool is 260 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 47m.