There are 5 ways to get from Welshpool to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 20m£36–78Drive 108.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Welshpool to Blackpoolcar 108.7 mi
2h 13m£27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
- Take the bus from bus station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 424
7h 37mBus, train
- Take the bus from Church Bank to Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Blackpool Northtrain
4h 18mBus, train via Manchester
- 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 30m£48–89
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 C and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Bus Station and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
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 20m.
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 20m and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Welshpool to Blackpool, including transfers.
Welshpool to Blackpool bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.
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 20m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 37m.
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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to National Express Coach Facility via Bus Station and bus station in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Bus Station to bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- D&G Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from bus station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from bus station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01691 780212
- info@tanat.co.uk
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Church Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Church Bank to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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More Questions & Answers
Welshpool to Blackpool bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at bus 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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