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 CreweGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to ShrewsburyCrewe - Shrewsbury / ...
4h 8m£32–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand A409
7h 13m£26–58Train, line 1 bus, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chester
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 71
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Station2 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX76 / ...
5h 48mDrive 108.7 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Welshpool108.7 mi
2h 14m£27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand DX77
4h 31m£34–80
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 14m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Welshpool is to drive which takes 2h 14m 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 13m.
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 8m.
The distance between Blackpool and Welshpool is 121 miles. The road distance is 109.3 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £30 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 8m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 7h 13m.
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 8m. 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 13m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
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- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/wales/
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/wales/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- 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/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- 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
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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 14m to drive from Blackpool to Welshpool.
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