What is the cheapest way to get from Barry to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Blackpool is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barry to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Barry to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Barry and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Barry to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Barry and arriving at Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Barry to Blackpool?

The distance between Barry and Blackpool is 216 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.

How do I travel from Barry to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Barry to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 21m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Barry to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Barry to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Blackpool bus from?

Barry to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Barry to Blackpool train from?

Barry to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Barry to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Barry to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 21m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Barry to Blackpool bus arrive?

Barry to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Barry to Blackpool train arrive?

Barry to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Barry to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Blackpool is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Barry to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Barry to Blackpool?

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1913+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Barry to Blackpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Barry and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Park Hotel and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

There are 8 ways to get from Barry to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 21m
£74–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
8h 36m
£41–111
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Blackpoolcar 211.8 mi
4h 44m
£52–76
Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 34m
£75–281
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 15m
£86–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
6h 58m
£98–161
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)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 25m
£155–455
Train, train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 42m
£148–295

Barry to Blackpool by train

135Weekly Trains

5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.3 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Hotel to National Express Coach Facility via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 36m.

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