What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Blackpool?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Blackpool is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Blackpool?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Blackpool?

The distance between Cardiff and Blackpool is 207 miles. The road distance is 204.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Blackpool without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Blackpool?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Cardiff to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Blackpool bus from?

Cardiff to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Blackpool train from?

Cardiff to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 17m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Cardiff to Blackpool bus arrive?

Cardiff to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Blackpool train arrive?

Cardiff to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Blackpool is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Cardiff to Blackpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Blackpool?

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

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Cardiff to Blackpool - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 17m
£70–134
Drive 203.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Blackpoolcar 203.4 mi
4h 27m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
8h 18m
£52–130
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 51m
£84–202
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
5h 1m
£87–146
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 7m
£99–159
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 2m
£149–440

Cardiff to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Blackpool, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 18m.

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