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How to get fromBuilth Wells to Blackpoolby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Builth Road to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    5h 8m
    £60–111

  2. Drive  154 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Builth Wells to Blackpoolcar car 154 mi
    3h 14m
    £39–56

  3. Bus, train via Crewe

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus X15
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    5h 13m
    £46–88

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus X15
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 6m
    £56–100

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Country Bus Stationbus bus X15
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    6h 46m
    £61–116

Builth Wells to Blackpool by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Builth Wells, Wales and Blackpool, England?

You can take a vehicle from Builth Wells to Blackpool North via Builth Road, Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 8m.

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