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There are 7 ways to get from Barry to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 28m
    £65–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus121 / ...
    9h 57m
    £26–81

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreettrainCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationbusUk030
    9h 45m
    £45–123

  4. Drive 211.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to Blackpoolcar211.8 mi
    4h 42m
    £53–77

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)planeCWL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
    6h 51m
    £78–304

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool NorthtrainManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    6h 13m
    £58–117

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
    7h 5m
    £114–359

Barry to Blackpool by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Barry to Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Hotel to National Express Coach Facility via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 57m.

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