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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Cardiff?

The distance between Blackpool and Cardiff is 207 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Blackpool to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Cardiff bus from?

Blackpool to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Cardiff train from?

Blackpool to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Blackpool to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackpool to Cardiff train arrive?

Blackpool to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Cardiff is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Blackpool to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Blackpool to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 55m
£70–137
Drive 203.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackpool to Cardiffcar 203.8 mi
4h 29m
£50–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h 24m
£52–123
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 8m
£82–194
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 22m
£84–154
Line 68 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Bus Stationbus 68 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
9h 1m
£71–110
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 29m
£148–436

Blackpool to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 24m.

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