There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Cardiff Bay by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Preston - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 56m£74–200Drive 204.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blackpool to Cardiff Baycar 204.6 mi
4h 30m£51–73Bus
- 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 Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
8h 14m£58–82Train 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 2m£60–209Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 38m£76–109Bus, train
- Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk026
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 17m£64–162Train 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 Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 38m£141–380
Blackpool to Cardiff Bay by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff Bay is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff Bay is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Millennium Centre via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Cardiff Bay. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Blackpool and Cardiff Bay is 207 miles. The road distance is 205.8 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff Bay without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 56m and costs £70 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Blackpool to Cardiff Bay, including transfers.
Blackpool to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Cardiff Bay is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 56m and costs £70 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £85 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Cardiff Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Millennium Centre via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 6 in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–150
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £65–370
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £19–27
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £50–75
- 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
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Huyton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–12
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–12
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–14
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–80
- 1st Class
- £100–140
_(2).jpg "Train Exterior")
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–95
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £100–140
- 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
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Cardiff Bay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Cardiff Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Cardiff Bay is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Blackpool to Cardiff Bay.
Book your Blackpool to Cardiff Bay train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1636+ hotels available in Cardiff Bay.