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How to get fromAberystwyth to Blackpoolby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
    5h 4m
    £44–143

  2. Drive 145.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Blackpoolcar145.2 mi
    3h 37m
    £36–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1busT2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5busT3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to National Express Coach FacilitybusGn1
    10h 28m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
    5h 36m
    £40–100

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Welshpooltrain
    2. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Wrexham Bus Station 5busT12
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    8h 25m

Aberystwyth to Blackpool by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Blackpool North via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Parade to National Express Coach Facility via Eldon Square 1, Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Hood street, Queen Square Bus Station, Aintree Station, and Aintree Festival Zone Package in around 10h 28m.

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