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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Blackpool

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Blackpool from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today
$45
tomorrow
$37
Saturday
$44
Sunday
Monday
$30
Tuesday
$32
Wednesday
$30

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 55m 11:20 AM Cardiff Coach Station 7:15 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $45
National Express 13h 45m 6:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $64
National Express 13h 40m 10:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station 11:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $64
National Express 13h 35m 6:15 PM Cardiff University 7:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $64
National Express 13h 35m 10:15 PM Cardiff University 11:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Manchester, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 15m
      0
      1:35 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      7:35 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      9:50 PM
      Blackpool
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 25m 10:00 AM Cardiff University 7:25 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $37
National Express 8h 20m 11:05 AM Cardiff Coach Station 7:25 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $41
National Express 13h 45m 6:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $46
National Express 13h 35m 6:15 PM Cardiff University 7:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $46
National Express 10h 20m 4:30 AM Cardiff Coach Station 2:50 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Manchester, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 15m
      0
      1:35 PM
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      7:35 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      9:50 PM
      Blackpool
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 40m 10:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station 11:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 13h 35m 10:15 PM Cardiff University 11:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 13h 45m 6:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $54
National Express 13h 35m 6:15 PM Cardiff University 7:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $54
National Express 9h 0m 10:00 AM Cardiff University 7:00 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Manchester, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 45m
      0
      5:05 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      12:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $22
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      2:50 PM
      Blackpool
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 40m 10:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station 11:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 13h 35m 10:15 PM Cardiff University 11:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 7h 55m 11:20 AM Cardiff Coach Station 7:15 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 9h 15m 10:00 AM Cardiff University 7:15 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $34
National Express 13h 45m 6:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Manchester, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 10m
      0
      10:40 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      5:50 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $21
      • Waiting Time 2h 40m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      9:50 PM
      Blackpool
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 55m 11:20 AM Cardiff Coach Station 7:15 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 13h 40m 10:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station 11:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 13h 35m 10:15 PM Cardiff University 11:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 10h 20m 4:30 AM Cardiff Coach Station 2:50 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $37
National Express 13h 45m 6:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Manchester, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 45m
      0
      5:05 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      12:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      2:50 PM
      Blackpool
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 40m 10:10 PM Cardiff Coach Station 11:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 13h 35m 10:15 PM Cardiff University 11:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 7h 55m 11:20 AM Cardiff Coach Station 7:15 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $32
National Express 10h 20m 4:30 AM Cardiff Coach Station 2:50 PM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $36
National Express 13h 45m 6:05 PM Cardiff Coach Station 7:50 AM Blackpool Central Bus Station  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Manchester, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 45m
      0
      5:05 AM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      12:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      2:50 PM
      Blackpool
      Central Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Blackpool is $30 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Blackpool

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Blackpool are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Cardiff to Blackpool. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Cardiff and Blackpool.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 buses from Cardiff to Blackpool, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Blackpool, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Blackpool

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Blackpool in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Blackpool starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus $30
Fastest Bus 7h 40m
Earliest Bus 4:30 AM
Latest Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 161.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Blackpool

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Cardiff for Blackpool: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
$45
Friday 12/05
$41
Saturday 12/06
$44
Sunday 12/07
Monday 12/08
$30
Tuesday 12/09
$32
Wednesday 12/10
$30
Thursday 12/11
$35
Friday 12/12
$40
Saturday 12/13
Sunday 12/14
$41
Monday 12/15
$45
Tuesday 12/16
$45
Wednesday 12/17
$41
Thursday 12/18
$59
Friday 12/19
$58
Saturday 12/20
$59
Sunday 12/21
Monday 12/22
$63
Tuesday 12/23
$67
Wednesday 12/24
$64
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Blackpool

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Blackpool, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $30, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Blackpool. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Blackpool, with $30. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Blackpool

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Blackpool in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Blackpool, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Blackpool are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Blackpool

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Blackpool.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Blackpool

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Blackpool? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Blackpool? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Blackpool bus

How much does a Cardiff Blackpool bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 13h 40m to reach Blackpool. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Blackpool?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $65. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Blackpool.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Blackpool each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Blackpool bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Blackpool take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Blackpool is offered by National Express and takes 7h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $64. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Blackpool?

The earliest bus arriving in Blackpool from Cardiff starts at 4:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Blackpool?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Blackpool starts at 10:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Blackpool route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Blackpool, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Blackpool?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Blackpool by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Blackpool bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Blackpool bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Blackpool bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Blackpool on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Blackpool

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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