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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth via Manchester Central Coach Station and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Bournemouth via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Bournemouth?

The distance between Blackburn and Bournemouth is 281 miles. The road distance is 247.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Blackburn to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Bournemouth bus from?

Blackburn to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Bournemouth train from?

Blackburn to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Bournemouth is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Blackburn to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackburn to Bournemouth train arrive?

Blackburn to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Bournemouth is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Blackburn to Bournemouth.

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

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Blackburn to Bournemouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackburn to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
6h 55m
£119–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus
8h 40m
£42–81
Drive 245.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Bournemouthcar 245.7 mi
4h 52m
£62–89
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 38m
£107–367
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 54m
£114–182
Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 18m
£123–258
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
7h 42m
£150–322

Blackburn to Bournemouth by train and tram

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6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.4 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 8h 40m.

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