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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Blackpool is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Blackpool via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Blackpool North via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Swansea to Blackpool?

The distance between Swansea and Blackpool is 264 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Swansea to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Blackpool bus from?

Swansea to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Swansea to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Swansea to Blackpool is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Swansea to Blackpool bus arrive?

Swansea to Blackpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Swansea to Blackpool train arrive?

Swansea to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Blackpool is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Swansea to Blackpool.

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

Book your Swansea to Blackpool train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Blackpool?

Book your Swansea to Blackpool bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Swansea to Blackpool - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Blackpool by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 1m
£106–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Blackpoolbus Uk026
10h 5m
£33–55
Drive 207.6 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Blackpoolcar 207.6 mi
4h 31m
£51–73
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
6h 6m
£88–177

Swansea to Blackpool by train

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.5 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Blackpool North via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Blackpool via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 10h 5m.

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