There are 5 ways to get from Welshpool to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
3h 28m£38–115Drive 108.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Welshpool to Blackpoolcar 108.7 mi
2h 13m£27–39Bus, line 2 bus, train
- Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus x76
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Stationbus 1
- Take the train from Chester to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 32mBus, train
- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
4h 31m£34–80Bus
- Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
7h 15m£27–64
Welshpool to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Blackpool is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Blackpool North via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Welshpool and Blackpool is 121 miles. The road distance is 109.4 miles.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Welshpool to Blackpool, including transfers.
Welshpool to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.
Welshpool to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Welshpool to Blackpool is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Welshpool to Blackpool North via Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 0151 330 1000
- Website
- merseyrail.org
Train from Chester to Liverpool Central Loop Line
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–11
- Website
- https://www.merseyrail.org/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- tanat.co.uk
Bus from Post Office to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- http://www.tanat.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtic-travel.co.uk
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.celtic-travel.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Welshpool to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Welshpool to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Blackpool is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Welshpool to Blackpool.
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