There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Rhondda by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 12m£76–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
10h 28m£34–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Greyfriars Road GF to Ferndale Hotelbus 132
9h 11m£90–157Drive 200.4 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Rhonddacar 200.4 mi
4h 24m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 39m£91–167
Blackpool to Rhondda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Rhondda is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Rhondda is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at Ferndale Hotel via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Greyfriars Road GF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Rhondda. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Ystrad Rhondda via Preston, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Blackpool and Rhondda is 227 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Rhondda without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 12m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Blackpool to Rhondda, including transfers.
Blackpool to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.
Blackpool to Rhondda train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Rhondda is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 12m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Rhondda, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Ystrad Rhondda via Preston, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Ferndale Hotel via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, and Greyfriars Road GF in around 10h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Rhondda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Blackpool to Rhondda train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Rhondda is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Blackpool to Rhondda.
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