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How to get fromBlackpool to South Walesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to South Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    6h 14m
    £66–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus
    10h 30m
    £41–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    8h 18m
    £74–119

  4. Drive  196.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to South Walescar car 196.2 mi
    4h 20m
    £49–70

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 39m
    £90–223

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 41m
    £78–131

Blackpool to South Wales by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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 14m. 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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