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How to get fromBlackpool to Barmouthby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    6h 49m
    £62–103

  2. Drive  123.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Barmouthcar car 123.7 mi
    3h 6m
    £31–45

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the taxi from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Barmouthtaxi taxi
    9h 48m
    £221–301

  4. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    7h 16m
    £53–104

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    7h 38m
    £65–113

Blackpool to Barmouth by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Barmouth, Wales?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Barmouth via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 6h 49m.

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