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How to get fromBlackpool to Llanidloesby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Llanidloes by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Caerswstrain train
    4h 50m
    £78–131

  2. Train, bus via Crewe

    cheapest
    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 Millennium Gardenbus bus 409
    5h 12m
    £32–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Gardenbus bus 409
    7h 50m
    £37–62

  4. Drive  135.8 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Llanidloescar car 135.8 mi
    2h 46m
    £34–49

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Groebus bus X75
    6h 42m
    £42–70

  6. Train, bus via Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Groebus bus X75
    7h 19m
    £46–79

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  • Distance: 148.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Llanidloes via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Caersws in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Millennium Garden via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 50m.

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