What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Blackpool is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Blackpool?

The distance between Port Talbot and Blackpool is 240 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Port Talbot to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Blackpool bus from?

Port Talbot to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Blackpool train from?

Port Talbot to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 35m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Port Talbot to Blackpool train arrive?

Port Talbot to Blackpool train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Blackpool is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Port Talbot to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Blackpool?

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
5h 35m
£79–163
Drive 211.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Blackpoolcar 211.2 mi
4h 30m
£52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
8h 55m
£53–128
Train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
5h 43m
£96–168

Port Talbot to Blackpool by train

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5h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Port Talbot to Blackpool.

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Distance: 238.3 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station Stand 9 to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 55m.

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