What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Rhondda?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Rhondda is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Rhondda?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Rhondda is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Talbot Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Rhondda?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Preston, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Rhondda?

The distance between Blackpool and Rhondda is 227 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Rhondda without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Rhondda without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Rhondda?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Blackpool to Rhondda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Rhondda bus from?

Blackpool to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Rhondda train from?

Blackpool to Rhondda train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Rhondda?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Rhondda is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Blackpool to Rhondda bus arrive?

Blackpool to Rhondda bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Rhondda train arrive?

Blackpool to Rhondda train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Rhondda?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Rhondda is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Blackpool to Rhondda.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Rhondda?

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Where can I stay near Rhondda?

There are 673+ hotels available in Rhondda.

Blackpool to Rhondda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Rhondda by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 8m
£65–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Talbot Street to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
10h 48m
£49–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
10h 35m
£67–109
Drive 200.4 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Rhonddacar 200.4 mi
4h 24m
£50–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1 to Ferndale Hotelbus 124
7h 45m
£78–135

Blackpool to Rhondda by train

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Distance: 225.4 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Rhondda, Wales?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Ystrad Rhondda via Preston, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Ferndale Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, and Talbot Street in around 10h 48m.

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