There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Welshpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain Crewe - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 20m£34–124Bus
cheapest- 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 Welshpool Bus Station Stand Abus 409
7h 16m£25–53Drive 108.7 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Welshpoolcar 108.7 mi
2h 15m£27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus X75
4h 30m£31–81Train, bus via Chester
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinemabus X75
5h 10m
Blackpool to Welshpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Welshpool is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Welshpool. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Welshpool via Preston, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Blackpool and Welshpool is 121 miles. The road distance is 109.4 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Blackpool to Welshpool, including transfers.
Blackpool to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Welshpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Welshpool is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £55 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Welshpool, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Welshpool via Preston, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- 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 Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Pola Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Welshpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Welshpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Welshpool is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Blackpool to Welshpool.
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