Bus Cardiff to Blackpool: Compare prices and save money

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 or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$46

Saturday

$22

Sunday

$21

Monday

$20

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	10h 10m	8:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:40 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station		Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/4/2026 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/4/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
	National Express	9h 50m	4:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:20 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station		Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/4/2026 4:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/4/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Manchester, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  12h 40m
  
  0
  
  4:45 AM
  
  Cardiff
  Coach Station
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/5/2026 4:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/5/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 25m
  
  0
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  5:25 PM
  
  Blackpool
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/5/2026 4:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/5/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 25m	5:00 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:25 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/5/2026 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/5/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
National Express	9h 35m	8:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:15 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/5/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/5/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 35m	4:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:20 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/5/2026 4:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/5/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 25m	5:00 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:25 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/6/2026 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/6/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
National Express	9h 35m	8:40 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:15 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/6/2026 8:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/6/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
National Express	9h 35m	4:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:20 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/6/2026 4:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/6/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 25m	5:00 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:25 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
National Express	9h 20m	9:35 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:55 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 9:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	10h 5m	4:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:35 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 4:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 25m	5:00 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:25 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
National Express	9h 20m	9:35 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:55 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 9:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
National Express	10h 5m	4:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:35 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 4:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 25m	5:00 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:25 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 5:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
National Express	10h 5m	4:30 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	2:35 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 4:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 2:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	9h 20m	9:35 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:55 PM	Blackpool	Central Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 9:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Blackpool is $20 on 9/8/2026. 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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Cardiff to Blackpool. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cardiff and Blackpool.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 11 buses from Cardiff to Blackpool, while Morning 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 and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Blackpool in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Blackpool starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	9h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:35 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	161.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Blackpool

Every day, 2 buses from 2 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 09/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

$31

Friday 09/04

$46

Saturday 09/05

$38

Sunday 09/06

$34

Monday 09/07

$32

Tuesday 09/08

$20

Wednesday 09/09

$29

Thursday 09/10

$31

Friday 09/11

$46

Saturday 09/12

$31

Sunday 09/13

$27

Monday 09/14

$31

Tuesday 09/15

$27

Wednesday 09/16

$29

Thursday 09/17

$32

Friday 09/18

$34

Saturday 09/19

$22

Sunday 09/20

$27

Monday 09/21

$34

Tuesday 09/22

$25

Wednesday 09/23

$29

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$31

Saturday 09/26

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 $20, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Blackpool. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Blackpool, with $20. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

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.

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Central Bus Station

Talbot Road

Topping Street

Topping St 91

Corporation Street

Corporation St 20

Market Street

Market St 17

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 $20 and takes 12h 25m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $56. 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 2 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 9h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. 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 9:35 AM. 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 and FlixBus. 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 and FlixBus.

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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Blackpool

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Blackpool. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!