There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Wales by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 53m£59–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
8h 32m£33–51Bus, 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£67–107Drive 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 21m£71–119
Blackpool to Wales by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 32m.
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 National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
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 53m.
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 53m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Blackpool to Wales, including transfers.
Blackpool to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility 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 53m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 32m.
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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Cardiff North Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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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