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How to get fromCardiff to Blackpoolby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Blackpool by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 19m
    £61–114

  2. Drive  203.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Blackpoolcar car 203.4 mi
    4h 27m
    £51–73

  3. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain train
    7h 56m
    £84–205

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    5h 2m
    £74–122

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 8m
    £89–142

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 14m
    £147–426

Cardiff to Blackpool by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 19m.

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