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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Blackpool is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Blackpool North via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Blackpool?

The distance between Holyhead and Blackpool is 147 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Holyhead to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Blackpool train from?

Holyhead to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Blackpool train arrive?

Holyhead to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Blackpool is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Holyhead to Blackpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1854+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Holyhead to Blackpool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 35m
£48–80
Drive 138.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Blackpoolcar 138.3 mi
3h
£35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to National Express Coach Facilitybus Gn1
7h 8m
£37–64
Train via Prestatyn
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Prestatyntrain
2. Take the train from Prestatyn to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 39m
£53–95

Holyhead to Blackpool by train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 146.4 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Holyhead to Blackpool North via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston in around 3h 35m.

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