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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 19m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Blackpool North Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Blackpool North Station?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station?

The distance between Cardiff and Blackpool North Station is 207 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 19m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Blackpool North Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Blackpool North Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 19m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Cardiff to Blackpool North Station bus arrive?

Cardiff to Blackpool North Station bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Blackpool North Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Blackpool North Station is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station.

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

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Blackpool North Station 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 19m
£71–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
6h 46m
£44–106
Drive 203.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Blackpool North Stationcar 203.7 mi
4h 28m
£50–72
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 47m
£90–203
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 2m
£87–149
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 9m
£100–155
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 3m
£153–442

Cardiff to Blackpool North Station by train

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Blackpool North Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and National Express Coach Facility in around 6h 46m.

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