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How to get fromBlackpool to Aberystwythby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    5h 37m
    £43–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    8h 53m
    £28–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    8h 17m

  4. Drive 145.4 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Aberystwythcar car 145.4 mi
    3h 38m
    £36–52

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain train
    5h 58m
    £42–116

Blackpool to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Aberystwyth via Preston, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 53m.

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