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How to get fromBlackpool to Tywynby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    6h 39m
    £49–98

  2. Drive  130.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Tywyncar car 130.6 mi
    3h 17m
    £33–47

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Upton Interchangebus bus 437
    3. Take the train from Upton to Wrexham Centraltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    8h 45m
    £35–60

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    7h 7m
    £60–103

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station to Bus Depotbus bus X85
    11h 1m
    £41–66

Blackpool to Tywyn by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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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 11h 1m.

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