There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Wales 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 Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 54m£69–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackpool to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
8h 27m£26–44Bus, train
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h 57m£82–145Drive 203.8 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Cardiffcar 203.8 mi
4h 29m£51–73Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 22m£84–153
Blackpool to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Wales is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Wales is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Wales. However, there are services departing from Blackpool and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Wales. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Blackpool and Wales is 207 miles. The road distance is 205 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Wales without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Blackpool to Wales, including transfers.
Blackpool to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blackpool station.
Blackpool to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Wales is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Wales?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Cardiff Central via Preston and Crewe in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Blackpool to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Wales is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Blackpool to Wales.
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