The cheapest and fastest coaches from Blackpool to Cardiff
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
13 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Blackpool to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackpool to Cardiff will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £61.
Of the 1 buses that leave Blackpool for Cardiff every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 260 km distance in an average of 13 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h .
The slowest buses will take 13 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Blackpool to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 260 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£46 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Blackpool to Cardiff bus times
The table below shows live departures for Blackpool to Cardiff coaches for today, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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NX121 · NX111 | 09:55 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 8h05 | 18:00 Cardiff, Sophia Gardens | 1 change | |
NX121 · NX100 · NX216 | 15:50 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 13h50 | 05:40 Cardiff, Kingsway (Stop GB) | 2 changes | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Blackpool to Cardiff by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Blackpool to Cardiff
Buses from Blackpool to Cardiff run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 260 km distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 260 km |
Average bus duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 04:00 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: National Express from Blackpool to CardiffYou can travel by bus between Blackpool to Cardiff with National Express for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Blackpool to Cardiff coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackpool to Cardiff by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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