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

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    5h 48m
    £49–100

  2. Drive 154.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Builth Wells to Blackpoolcar car 154.1 mi
    3h 14m
    £38–55

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus bus X75
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    4. Take the train from Crewe to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 58m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Llandrindod to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain train
    6h 32m
    £65–115

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 121 / ...
    9h 49m

Builth Wells to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Groe to Blackpool North via Llandrindod Wells Interchange Stand 2, Llandrindod, Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groe to National Express Coach Facility via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 49m.

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