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How to get fromBlackpool to Cardiffby train, bus, car or 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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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Preston - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 55m
    £74–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to University REbus bus 111
    7h 25m
    £44–61

  3. Drive 203.8 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Cardiffcar car 203.8 mi
    4h 28m
    £50–72

  4. Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 16m
    £80–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 21m
    £74–107

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk026
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h
    £62–160

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 20m
    £139–378

Blackpool to Cardiff by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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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 University RE via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 25m.

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