The average bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Blackburn takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 5h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Newcastle upon Tyne and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Blackburn station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Blackburn bus tickets online with FlixBus and The Burnley Bus Company.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Blackburn is 147.2 km. The road distance is 275 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 50m.