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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Blackburn is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Blackburn is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Mincing Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Blackburn?

The distance between Birmingham and Blackburn is 115 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Birmingham to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Blackburn bus from?

Birmingham to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Blackburn train from?

Birmingham to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Blackburn is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 481 bus, which costs and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Birmingham to Blackburn bus arrive?

Birmingham to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Blackburn is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Birmingham to Blackburn.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Blackburn?

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Birmingham to Blackburn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 481 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Blackburn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 30m
£40–69
Drive 105.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham to Blackburncar 105.3 mi
2h 8m
£26–37
Bus, line 481 bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus X43
3. Take the bus from Bus station to Mincing Lanebus 481
3h 56m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
2h 49m
£43–83
Bus, line 37 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus 1
4h 41m

Birmingham to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 114.7 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Mincing Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus station in around 3h 56m.

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