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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 via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk026
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus Uk084
    10h 20m
    £33–55

  3. Bus

    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 Sophia Gardensbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    8h 19m
    £52–127

  4. Drive 207.4 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Swanseacar car 207.4 mi
    4h 31m
    £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
    10h
    £98–303

  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
    £105–185

Blackpool to Swansea by train

Calendar60Weekly 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 Sophia Gardens in around 8h 19m.

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