There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Bridgend by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Preston - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
5h 40m£50–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 111 / ...
8h 21m£29–79Drive 215.1 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Bridgendcar 215.1 mi
4h 50m£52–75Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain
6h 50m£123–472Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h£53–157Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
9h 59m£32–117Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
7h 23m£64–216
Blackpool to Bridgend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Bridgend is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Bridgend is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Bridgend via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Blackpool and Bridgend is 227 miles. The road distance is 216.3 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Bridgend without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 40m and costs £50 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Blackpool to Bridgend, including transfers.
Blackpool to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Bridgend is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 40m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Bridgend, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Bridgend via Preston and Crewe in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Sarn Odeon via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £45–180
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- 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 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 Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Huyton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–220
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- 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
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Bridgend is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Blackpool to Bridgend.
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