There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Aberystwyth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
5h 37m£43–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
8h 53m£28–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
8h 17mDrive 145.4 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Aberystwyth145.4 mi
3h 38m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
5h 58m£42–116
Blackpool to Aberystwyth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Aberystwyth is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Aberystwyth via Preston, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Blackpool and Aberystwyth is 182 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Aberystwyth without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 37m and costs £40 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Blackpool to Aberystwyth, including transfers.
Blackpool to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Aberystwyth is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 37m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £85 and takes 8h 53m.
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.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Aberystwyth is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Blackpool to Aberystwyth.
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