There are 4 ways to get from Llanidloes to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Caersws to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 57m£64–117Drive 135.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Llanidloes to Blackpoolcar 135.7 mi
2h 45m£33–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Groe to Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 56mBus, train via Manchester
- Take the bus from The Groe to Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanidloes to Blackpool is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Llanidloes to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Llanidloes to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Caersws and arriving at Blackpool North via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Llanidloes and Blackpool is 149 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.
The best way to get from Llanidloes to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Llanidloes to Blackpool, including transfers.
Llanidloes to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Caersws station.
Llanidloes to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanidloes to Blackpool is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Llanidloes to Blackpool.
There are 1931+ hotels available in Blackpool.
What companies run services between Llanidloes, Wales and Blackpool, England?
You can take a vehicle from Llanidloes to Blackpool North via Caersws, Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Caersws to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from The Groe to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
Bus from The Groe to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
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