There are 5 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Preston
4h 59m£41–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility121 / ...
8h 58m£26–63Drive 145.2 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Blackpool145.2 mi
3h 37m£37–53Train
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
5h 35m£42–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood street1 / ...
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
9h 4m
Aberystwyth to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Blackpool is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Blackpool North via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Blackpool is 182 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 59m and costs £40 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Aberystwyth to Blackpool, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 59m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 8h 58m.
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 59m. 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 8h 58m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Railway Station to Hood street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Blackpool is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Aberystwyth to Blackpool.
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