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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 - Haverfordwest / ...
    6h 7m
    £85–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk026
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk084
    10h 20m
    £29–47

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 111 / ...
    9h 33m
    £57–153

  4. Drive 207.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Swanseacar car 207.2 mi
    4h 30m
    £51–73

  5. 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
    9h 31m
    £120–227

  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 Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
    6h 30m
    £104–183

Blackpool to Swansea by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 33m.

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