There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Bridgwater by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bridgwatertrain
6h 10m£95–157Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Blackpool North to Salford Crescenttrain
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Bridge Eastoverbus 375
9h 59m£41–67Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
8h 35m£43–71Drive 234.1 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Bridgwatercar 234.1 mi
4h 3m£59–84Train, fly
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
5h 35m£115–272Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgwatertrain
7h 32m£92–170
Blackpool to Bridgwater by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Bridgwater is to train and bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Bridgwater is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Bridgwater station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Bridgwater. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Bridgwater via Preston, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Blackpool and Bridgwater is 245 miles. The road distance is 235.5 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Bridgwater without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 10m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Blackpool to Bridgwater, including transfers.
Blackpool to Bridgwater bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Bridgwater train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Bridgwater is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 10m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Bridgwater, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Bridgwater via Preston, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130–340
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Bridgwater bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Blackpool to Bridgwater train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Bridgwater is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Blackpool to Bridgwater.
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