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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Blackwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Blackwood

With a population of 15,476, Blackwood is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Blackwood to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Blackwood

Plane

Although Blackwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 20 miles from Blackwood. The shortest domestic flight to Blackwood departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Blackwood, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Blackwood to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £1,231 for a 10h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Blackwood is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Blackwood. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Blackwood using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Blackwood takes 175 miles and will cost you around £25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 245 miles.

Plane

Although Blackwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 20 miles from Blackwood. The shortest domestic flight to Blackwood departs from Glasgow and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Blackwood, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Blackwood to London takes 1h 48m and costs around £67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £1,231 for a 10h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Blackwood is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Blackwood. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Blackwood using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Blackwood takes 175 miles and will cost you around £25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 245 miles.

Airports near Blackwood

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Blackwood

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Blackwood

Most booked hotels in Blackwood

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Lord Nelson Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Brewers Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£136+
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Hiring a car in Blackwood

Hiring a car in Blackwood costs £35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Blackwood.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Blackwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Blackwood is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Blackwood costs £35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Blackwood.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Blackwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Blackwood is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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