What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham New Street Station and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham New Street Station 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 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham New Street Station and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn?

The distance between Birmingham New Street Station and Blackburn is 116 miles. The road distance is 106.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn bus from?

Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn train from?

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

Train or bus from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 481 bus, which costs and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn bus arrive?

Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn.

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham New Street Station 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 34m
£41–69
Drive 106 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburncar 106 mi
2h 9m
£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
4h 8m
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 54m
£43–81
Bus, line 37 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus 1
4h 46m

Birmingham New Street Station to Blackburn by foot and train

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Distance: 115 mi
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Birmingham New Street Station, England and Blackburn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Birmingham New Street Station to Mincing Lane via Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus station in around 4h 8m.

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