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

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There are 4 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 Dovey Junctiontrain train
    6h 42m
    £48–95

  2. Drive  130.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackpool to Tywyncar car 130.6 mi
    3h 17m
    £33–48

  3. Train, line 1 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Cinemabus bus G21 / ...
    8h 6m
    £37–65

  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 8m
    £60–103

Blackpool to Tywyn by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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 Dovey Junction in around 6h 42m.

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