Bus tickets Cardiff to Blackpool from £23

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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
£28
tomorrow
£33
Sunday
Monday
£23
Tuesday
£24
Wednesday
£23
Thursday
£27

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 25m 10:00 Cardiff University 19:25 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 8h 20m 11:05 Cardiff Coach Station 19:25 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £31
National Express 13h 45m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 07:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £35
National Express 13h 35m 18:15 Cardiff University 07:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £35
National Express 10h 20m 04:30 Cardiff Coach Station 14:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Bristol, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      10h 5m
      0
      04:45
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      06:05
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      7h 35m
      0
      07:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      14:50
      Blackpool
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 13h 40m 22:10 Cardiff Coach Station 11:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 13h 35m 22:15 Cardiff University 11:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £33
National Express 13h 45m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 07:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £41
National Express 13h 35m 18:15 Cardiff University 07:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £41
National Express 9h 0m 10:00 Cardiff University 19:00 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Bristol, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 35m
      0
      12:15
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      13:30
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • National Express
      7h 30m
      0
      14:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:50
      Blackpool
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £17
    Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £11

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 22:10 Cardiff Coach Station 11:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 13h 35m 22:15 Cardiff University 11:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 55m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 19:15 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 9h 15m 10:00 Cardiff University 19:15 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 13h 45m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 07:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 35m
      0
      10:40
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      17:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      17:55
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      19:15
      Blackpool
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £3

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 Cardiff Coach Station 19:15 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 13h 40m 22:10 Cardiff Coach Station 11:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 13h 35m 22:15 Cardiff University 11:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 10h 20m 04:30 Cardiff Coach Station 14:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 13h 45m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 07:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £30
  • 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
      8h 35m
      0
      10:40
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      17:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      17:55
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      19:15
      Blackpool
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £4

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 22:10 Cardiff Coach Station 11:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 13h 35m 22:15 Cardiff University 11:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £23
National Express 7h 55m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 19:15 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 10h 20m 04:30 Cardiff Coach Station 14:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 13h 45m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 07:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 35m
      0
      10:40
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      17:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      17:55
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      19:15
      Blackpool
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 55m 11:20 Cardiff Coach Station 19:15 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £27
National Express 10h 20m 04:30 Cardiff Coach Station 14:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 13h 35m 18:15 Cardiff University 07:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 13h 35m 22:15 Cardiff University 11:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £29
National Express 13h 45m 18:05 Cardiff Coach Station 07:50 Blackpool Central Coach Station  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Blackpool via Manchester, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 35m
      0
      10:40
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Coach Stop
      17:50
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 20m
      0
      17:55
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      19:15
      Blackpool
      Central Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Blackpool is £23 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers 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 coaches 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 coaches from Cardiff to Blackpool, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Blackpool, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches 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 £23!

Cheapest Bus £23
Fastest Bus 7h 40m
Earliest Coach 04:30
Latest Coach 22:15
Daily Bus Connections 6 Ø
Distance 259.9 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to Blackpool

Every day, 6 buses from 1 coach companies leave Cardiff for Blackpool: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£31
Saturday 06/12
£33
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£23
Tuesday 09/12
£24
Wednesday 10/12
£23
Thursday 11/12
£27
Friday 12/12
£30
Saturday 13/12
£42
Sunday 14/12
£31
Monday 15/12
£34
Tuesday 16/12
£34
Wednesday 17/12
£31
Thursday 18/12
£44
Friday 19/12
£44
Saturday 20/12
£44
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
£48
Tuesday 23/12
£50
Wednesday 24/12
£49
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
£52
Sunday 28/12

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 £23, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Blackpool. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £33.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Blackpool, with £23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £24.

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 coaches from Cardiff to Blackpool are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Blackpool

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Blackpool from our users.

National Express from Cardiff to Blackpool

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Blackpool:

Cheapest Price £23
Fastest Coach 7h 40m
Earliest Coach 04:30
Last Coach 22:15
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 02/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Blackpool

The map below shows you where to find all the 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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff - Blackpool bus trip is available from £23 and takes 13h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cardiff to Blackpool is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £23 to £49. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff - Blackpool route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Blackpool is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Blackpool from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Blackpool is provided by National Express and takes 7h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £49. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Blackpool?

The earliest bus to Blackpool departs from Cardiff at 04:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Blackpool?

The latest bus to Blackpool departs from Cardiff at 22:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff - Blackpool route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Blackpool can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Blackpool from Cardiff?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Cardiff Blackpool bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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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