What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Tywyn?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Tywyn is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Tywyn?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Tywyn is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station and Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Tywyn?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Tywyn via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Tywyn?

The distance between Blackpool and Tywyn is 175 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Tywyn without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Tywyn without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Tywyn?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Blackpool to Tywyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Tywyn bus from?

Blackpool to Tywyn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Tywyn train from?

Blackpool to Tywyn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Tywyn?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Tywyn is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Blackpool to Tywyn bus arrive?

Blackpool to Tywyn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Tywyn train arrive?

Blackpool to Tywyn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Tywyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Tywyn is 131 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Blackpool to Tywyn.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Tywyn?

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Where can I stay near Tywyn?

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Blackpool to Tywyn - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Tywyn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
6h 39m
£55–120
Drive 130.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackpool to Tywyncar 130.6 mi
3h 16m
£33–47
Train, line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
5. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Cinemabus G21 / ...
7h 48m
£39–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Upton Interchangebus 437
3. Take the train from Upton to Wrexham Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
8h 17m
£40–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus X85
10h 38m
£49–113

Blackpool to Tywyn by train

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Distance: 174.3 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Tywyn via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Newtown Bus Station, and Bus Depot in around 10h 38m.

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