There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 46m£50–196Bus
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 Sophia Gardens111 / ...
7h 53m£26–85Drive 203.7 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Cardiff203.7 mi
4h 27m£50–72Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Huyton
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LPL - CWL
7h 43m£81–269Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 16m£53–136Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h 26m£121–371
Blackpool to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff is to bus which costs £25 - £85 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £75.
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 7h 53m.
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 46m.
The distance between Blackpool and Cardiff is 207 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 46m and costs £50 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Blackpool to Cardiff, including transfers.
Blackpool to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 46m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £85 and takes 7h 53m.
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 46m. 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 7h 53m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–210
- 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 Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Huyton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- 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 Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Cardiff is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Blackpool to Cardiff.
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