What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to South Wales is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to South Wales is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to South Wales. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Greyfriars Road GF and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Cwmbach via Preston, Crewe and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Blackpool to South Wales?

The distance between Blackpool and South Wales is 229 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to South Wales without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 15m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to South Wales?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Blackpool to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to South Wales bus from?

Blackpool to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to South Wales train from?

Blackpool to South Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to South Wales?

The best way to get from Blackpool to South Wales is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 15m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Blackpool to South Wales bus arrive?

Blackpool to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to South Wales train arrive?

Blackpool to South Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to South Wales is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Blackpool to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to South Wales?

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Where can I stay near South Wales?

There are 665+ hotels available in South Wales.

Blackpool to South Wales - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Blackpool to South Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
6h 15m
£66–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
10h 30m
£41–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 18m
£73–118
Drive 196.2 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to South Walescar 196.2 mi
4h 20m
£50–71
Train to Liverpool, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
13h 27m
£96–209
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 41m
£78–131
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 39m
£90–223
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
9h 1m
£96–195

Blackpool to South Wales by train

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Distance: 227.5 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Cwmbach via Preston, Crewe, and Cardiff Central in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Glenboi Cemetery via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h 30m.

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