What is the cheapest way to get from Aintree to Blackburn?

The cheapest way to get from Aintree to Blackburn is to line 300 bus and bus and line 59 bus which costs £7 - £9 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aintree to Blackburn?

The fastest way to get from Aintree to Blackburn is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Aintree and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Aintree to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Aintree Retail Park and arriving at Strawberry Bank via Southport Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Aintree and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Aintree to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Old Roan and arriving at Blackburn via Ormskirk and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Aintree to Blackburn?

The distance between Aintree and Blackburn is 34 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.

How do I travel from Aintree to Blackburn without a car?

The best way to get from Aintree to Blackburn without a car is to train via Preston which takes 2h 20m and costs £13 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Aintree to Blackburn?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Aintree to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Blackburn bus from?

Aintree to Blackburn bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Aintree Retail Park station.

Where do I catch the Aintree to Blackburn train from?

Aintree to Blackburn train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Old Roan station.

Train or bus from Aintree to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Aintree to Blackburn is to train via Preston which takes 2h 20m and costs £13 - £28. Alternatively, you can line 300 bus and bus and line 59 bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Aintree to Blackburn bus arrive?

Aintree to Blackburn bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Southport Interchange station.

Where does the Aintree to Blackburn train arrive?

Aintree to Blackburn train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Ormskirk station.

Can I drive from Aintree to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Aintree to Blackburn is 36 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Aintree to Blackburn.

How do I get a train ticket from Aintree to Blackburn?

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Aintree to Blackburn - 6 ways to travel via train, line 300 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Aintree to Blackburn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Old Roan to Ormskirktrain
2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain
2h 20m
£14–28
Line 300 bus, bus, line 59 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aintree Retail Park to Southport Interchangebus 300
2. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus X2
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Strawberry Bankbus 59
2h 36m
£8–9
Drive 35.4 mi
1. Drive from Aintree to Blackburncar 35.4 mi
40 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Aintree to Blackburntaxi 35.4 mi
40 min
£75–90
Line 310 bus, line 311 bus, line 2 bus
1. Take the bus from Aintree Retail Park to Concoursebus 310
2. Take the bus from Concourse to Chapel Streetbus 311
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 2 / ...
3h 37m
Train
1. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Blackburntrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn
3h 40m
£29–53

Aintree to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 33.6 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Aintree, England and Blackburn, England?

You can take a train from Old Roan to Blackburn via Ormskirk and Preston in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aintree Retail Park to Strawberry Bank via Southport Interchange and Bus Station in around 2h 36m.

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