There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Blackburn by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 30m£38–62Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
3h 42m£18–31Drive 104.9 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Blackburncar 104.9 mi
2h 9m£27–38Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
2h 53m£35–70Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 540
4h 35m£18–30
Birmingham to Blackburn by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Blackburn is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Blackburn is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
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.
The distance between Birmingham and Blackburn is 115 miles. The road distance is 105.6 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Birmingham to Blackburn, including transfers.
Birmingham to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Blackburn is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 4h 35m.
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 £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Birmingham to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Blackburn is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Birmingham to Blackburn.
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