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How to get fromBlackburn to Burton upon Trentby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn to Burton upon Trent by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Tamworthtrain train
    3h 38m
    £37–88

  2. Drive 88.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Blackburn to Burton upon Trentcar car 88.6 mi
    2h 10m
    £22–31

  3. Line 1 bus, line 36 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 36 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corporation Streetbus bus 9.1 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus bus X38
    6h 34m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Burton-on-Trenttrain train Newcastle - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 47m
    £65–100

  5. Line 481 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 481
    2. Take the bus from Bus station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    4. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus bus 32X / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lidl Storebus bus 401
    6h 40m

Blackburn to Burton upon Trent by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Burton upon Trent, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Burton-on-Trent via Preston, Crewe, and Tamworth High Level in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lidl Store via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, bus station, and Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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