There are 5 ways to get from Wales 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 / ...
4h 19m£60–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
8h 25m£37–66Drive 203.4 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Blackpoolcar 203.4 mi
4h 27m£51–73Train
- 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 / ...
5h 3m£74–121Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 8m£88–136
Wales to Blackpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Blackpool is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Blackpool. 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.
The distance between Wales and Blackpool is 207 miles. The road distance is 204.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Blackpool without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Wales to Blackpool, including transfers.
Wales to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Blackpool is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Wales and Blackpool, 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 National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 25m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wales to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wales to Blackpool train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Blackpool is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Wales to Blackpool.
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