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How to get fromBlackpool to Swanseaby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 9m
    £74–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 28m
    £36–62

  3. Drive  207.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Swanseacar car 207.2 mi
    4h 30m
    £53–76

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LPL - CWL
    3. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    13h 48m
    £108–228

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 31m
    £86–149

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 111
    9h 40m
    £49–86

Blackpool to Swansea by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Swansea via Preston and Crewe in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Swansea City Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 28m.

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