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How to get fromBlackburn to Birkdaleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackburn to Birkdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2
    1h 45m
    £9–14

  2. Drive 29.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackburn to Birkdalecar car 29.1 mi
    45 min
    £7–11

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2h 4m
    £16–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Birkdaletaxi taxi 29.1 mi
    45 min
    £60–75

  5. Line 59 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Suddell Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2
    1h 54m
    £7–9

  6. Line 152 bus, bus, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rufford Roadbus bus X2
    3. Take the bus from Rufford Road to Selworthy Roadbus bus 47
    2h 8m

Blackburn to Birkdale by train and bus

Calendar241Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Birkdale, Sefton, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Hillside via Bolton and Southport in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Selworthy Road via Bus Station and Southport Interchange in around 1h 54m.

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