There are 5 ways to get from Rhondda to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 49m£65–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardensbus 124
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
11h 10m£45–80Drive 200.5 mi
- Drive from Rhondda to Blackpoolcar 200.5 mi
4h 24m£50–73Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 42m£78–135Bus, train
- Take the bus from Penuel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 124
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
7h 51m£93–147
Rhondda to Blackpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhondda to Blackpool is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rhondda to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhondda to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Ferndale Hotel and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhondda to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Ystrad Rhondda and arriving at Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Rhondda and Blackpool is 227 miles. The road distance is 201.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 49m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Rhondda to Blackpool, including transfers.
Rhondda to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Ferndale Hotel station.
Rhondda to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Rhondda to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 5h 49m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 11h 10m.
What companies run services between Rhondda, Wales and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Ystrad Rhondda to Blackpool North via Cardiff Central, Crewe, and Preston in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferndale Hotel to National Express Coach Facility via Sophia Gardens and Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 10m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Ferndale Hotel to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
Bus from Penuel to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- Stagecoach South Wales
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Booking & Getting There
Rhondda to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Rhondda to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhondda to Blackpool is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Rhondda to Blackpool.
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