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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 train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    4h 55m
    £40–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    9h 1m
    £27–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    8h 14m

  4. Drive 145.2 mi

    1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Blackpoolcar car 145.2 mi
    3h 38m
    £36–52

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 36m
    £35–115

Aberystwyth to Blackpool by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest 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 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 1m.

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