There are 4 ways to get from Blackpool to Mach Loop by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
6h 40m£46–94Drive 116.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blackpool to Mach Loopcar 116.8 mi
2h 55m£30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
7h 39m£36–63Train, bus via Bangor
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestatyntrain
- Take the train from Prestatyn to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
- Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Top Tal-y-llynbus T2
8h 24m£53–89
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Mach Loop is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Mach Loop is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Mach Loop. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Machynlleth via Preston, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Blackpool and Mach Loop is 173 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Mach Loop without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Blackpool to Mach Loop, including transfers.
Blackpool to Mach Loop train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Mach Loop train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Mach Loop is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Blackpool to Mach Loop.
There are 1159+ hotels available in Mach Loop.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Mach Loop, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Mach Loop via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, Bus Depot, and Top Tal-y-llyn in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Prestatyn to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- customerexperience@lumo.co.uk
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestatyn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Prestatyn to Bangor (Gwynedd)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Top Tal-y-llyn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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