What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Blackburn via Birmingham International and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn?

The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Blackburn is 124 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £40 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn bus from?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn train from?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham International station.

Train or bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn bus arrive?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn train arrive?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn.

Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 1089+ hotels available in Blackburn.

Can I share a ride from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Blackburn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 47m
£40–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 540
5h 29m
£24–63
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Blackburnrideshare 115.3 mi
2h 15m
Drive 115.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburncar 115.3 mi
2h 15m
£28–41
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
4h
£47–93
Bus, line 8 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus 1
6h

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Blackburn by tram and train

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Distance: 123.1 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Blackburn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham International to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 29m.

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