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

The cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Blackpool is to bus and line 68 bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Smethwick to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Smethwick and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Smethwick to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Piddock Rd and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Smethwick and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Smethwick to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street and arriving at Blackpool North via Wolverhampton and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Smethwick to Blackpool?

The distance between Smethwick and Blackpool is 117 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Smethwick to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £26 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Smethwick to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smethwick to Blackpool bus from?

Smethwick to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Smethwick to Blackpool train from?

Smethwick to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from Smethwick to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Smethwick to Blackpool is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £26 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Smethwick to Blackpool bus arrive?

Smethwick to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Smethwick to Blackpool train arrive?

Smethwick to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Smethwick to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Smethwick to Blackpool is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Smethwick to Blackpool.

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

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Smethwick to Blackpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 68 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Smethwick to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 55m
£26–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
5h 43m
£14–47
Drive 118.4 mi
1. Drive from Smethwick to Blackpoolcar 118.4 mi
2h 10m
£29–42
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North
4h 31m
£21–115
Bus, line 68 bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus 68
6h 25m
£15–42

Smethwick to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 116.8 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Smethwick, England and Blackpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £18–70 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piddock Rd to National Express Coach Facility via Markets, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 43m.

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