There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Swansea University by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 45m£88–175Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
11h 37m£38–59Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
8h 24m£56–130Drive 210.2 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Swansea Universitycar 210.2 mi
4h 32m£52–74Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
7h 3m£107–188
Blackpool to Swansea University by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Swansea University is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Swansea University is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Boating Lake via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens and Swansea Bus Station Stand S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Swansea University. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Swansea via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Blackpool and Swansea University is 256 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Swansea University without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 45m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Blackpool to Swansea University, including transfers.
Blackpool to Swansea University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Swansea University train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Swansea University is to train via Crewe which takes 6h 45m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Swansea University, Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Swansea University via Preston, Crewe, Swansea, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Swansea University via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sophia Gardens, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, Swansea Bus Station Stand S, and Boating Lake in around 8h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Swansea University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Swansea University train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Swansea University is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Blackpool to Swansea University.
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