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How to get fromBlackpool to Ironbridge Gorgeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 10m
    £69–115

  2. Drive  106.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Ironbridge Gorgecar car 106.4 mi
    2h 29m
    £27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    6h 46m
    £28–50

  4. Train, line 4 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abraham Darby Schoolbus bus 4 / ...
    4h 31m
    £29–66

  5. Train, line 4 bus via Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Wellington (Shropshire)train train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Abraham Darby Schoolbus bus 4 / ...
    5h 48m
    £45–81

Blackpool to Ironbridge Gorge by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Ironbridge Gorge, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Wolverhampton hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Ironbridge Gorge via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Abraham Darby School in around 6h 46m.

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