What is the cheapest way to get from Blackburn (Station) to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn (Station) to Preston is to rideshare which costs £1 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn (Station) to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Blackburn (Station) to Preston is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £26 - £32.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn (Station) and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Interchange and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn (Station) and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blackburn and arriving at Preston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Blackburn (Station) to Preston?

The distance between Blackburn (Station) and Preston is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.

How do I travel from Blackburn (Station) to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Blackburn (Station) to Preston without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £9.

How long does it take to get from Blackburn (Station) to Preston?

The train from Blackburn to Preston takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Blackburn (Station) to Preston bus from?

Blackburn (Station) to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn (Station) to Preston train from?

Blackburn (Station) to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.

Train or bus from Blackburn (Station) to Preston?

The best way to get from Blackburn (Station) to Preston is to train which takes 27 min and costs £4 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus, which costs £3 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Blackburn (Station) to Preston bus arrive?

Blackburn (Station) to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Blackburn (Station) to Preston train arrive?

Blackburn (Station) to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Blackburn (Station) to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn (Station) to Preston is 11 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Blackburn (Station) to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackburn (Station) to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2371+ hotels available in Preston.

Can I share a ride from Blackburn (Station) to Preston?

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

Blackburn (Station) to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 59 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackburn (Station) to Preston by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
27 min
£4–9
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Blackburn to Prestonrideshare 10.1 mi
39 min
£1
Line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus 59
35 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackburn (Station) to Prestontaxi 10.6 mi
18 min
£26–32
Drive 10.6 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn (Station) to Prestoncar 10.6 mi
18 min
£3–4
Line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
46 min

Blackburn (Station) to Preston by train

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Distance: 11.9 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Blackburn (Station), England and Preston, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Blackburn to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Interchange to Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 35 min.

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