There are 5 ways to get from Shropshire to Blackpool by train, bus, or car
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Train via Preston
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 2m£29–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
- Take the bus from bus station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 424
5h 50m£12–48Drive 101.8 mi
- Drive from Shropshire to Blackpoolcar 101.8 mi
2h 17m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain Shrewsbury - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Blackpool Northtrain London Euston - Blackpool North / ...
4h 2m£38–65Train #2
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 13m£46–83
Shropshire to Blackpool by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Blackpool is to bus which costs £12 - £50 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Blackpool is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £24 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Blackpool North via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Shropshire and Blackpool is 101 miles. The road distance is 102.4 miles.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Blackpool without a car is to train via Preston which takes 3h 2m and costs £28 - £70.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Shropshire to Blackpool, including transfers.
Shropshire to Blackpool bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Shropshire to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Blackpool is to train via Preston which takes 3h 2m and costs £28 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £50 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Blackpool North via The Gateway, Shrewsbury, Crewe, and Preston in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to National Express Coach Facility via bus station in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Bus Station to bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from bus station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from bus station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Shropshire to Blackpool bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at bus station.
Shropshire to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Blackpool is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Shropshire to Blackpool.
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