There are 7 ways to get from Barry to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
5h 27m£60–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
10h 2m£27–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Blackpoolbus Uk026
9h 54m£41–119Drive 211.8 mi
- Drive from Barry to Blackpoolcar 211.8 mi
4h 44m£51–74Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CWL - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 50m£59–250Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 15m£53–142Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 9m£114–350
Barry to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barry to Blackpool is to bus which costs £26 - £85 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Barry to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from The Priory and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
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 27m.
The distance between Barry and Blackpool is 216 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.
The best way to get from Barry to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 27m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Barry to Blackpool, including transfers.
Barry to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Barry to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Barry to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 27m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 10h 2m.
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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to National Express Coach Facility via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–270
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £65–380
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £100–330
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–180
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.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 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Blackpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Barry to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Barry to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Blackpool is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Barry to Blackpool.
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