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

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There are 4 ways to get from Builth Wells to Blackpool by train, car, or bus

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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 50m
    £42–86

  2. Drive  154 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Groe to Railway Stationbus bus X48
    2. Take the train from Craven Arms to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Blackpool Northtrain train
    5h 54m
    £45–74

  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 33m
    £55–94

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  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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 50m.

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