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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Blackpool is to bus which costs £24 - £75 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Wales to Blackpool?

The distance between Wales and Blackpool is 207 miles. The road distance is 204.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Wales to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Blackpool bus from?

Wales to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Wales to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Wales to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £75 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Wales to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wales to Blackpool train arrive?

Wales to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Wales to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Blackpool is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Wales to Blackpool.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wales to Blackpool?

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Wales to Blackpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
4h 23m
£51–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
7h 50m
£24–72
Drive 203.4 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Blackpoolcar 203.4 mi
4h 27m
£49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
5h 2m
£50–128
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Blackpoolbus Uk026
8h 3m
£39–114

Wales to Blackpool by train

135Weekly Trains

4h 23mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wales to Blackpool.

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Wales and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 50m.

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