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There are 8 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 Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 52m
    £71–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    6h 30m
    £39–107

  3. Drive 203.8 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Cardiffcar car 203.8 mi
    4h 29m
    £50–73

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

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain 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 11m
    £86–224

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 21m
    £84–154

  6. Line 68 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Bus Stationbus bus 68
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 54m
    £70–103

  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 29m
    £153–446

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 40m
    £146–286

Blackpool to Cardiff by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 30m.

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