How to travel from Swansea to Blackpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Blackpool is around 352km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swansea to Blackpool by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Crewe and then to Preston.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Blackpool.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Blackpool.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance352km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Blackpool

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Blackpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).

The distance between Swansea and Blackpool is around 352km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (156 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Swansea and Blackpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Blackpool is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Blackpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Blackpool. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Preston. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Swansea and Blackpool. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swansea and Blackpool. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Blackpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Swansea and Blackpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Blackpool. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Preston. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Blackpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Blackpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Swansea and Blackpool. The distance is around 352km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Blackpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).

How do I get from Swansea to Blackpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Blackpool

Transport options from Swansea to Blackpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
£135($155)
every 2 hours405km (252 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
£18($21)
twice daily471km (293 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£41($48)
on demand352km (218 miles)

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Airports near Blackpool

The following major airports near Blackpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Blackpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Blackpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Blackpool