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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Ilford is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Ilford is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £70 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Ilford?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ilford / Chapel Road via Stratford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Ilford?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Ilford. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Ilford via Preston, Euston station and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Ilford?

The distance between Blackburn and Ilford is 231 miles. The road distance is 221.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Ilford without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Blackburn to Ilford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Ilford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Ilford train from?

Blackburn to Ilford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Blackburn to Ilford?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Ilford is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £390 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Blackburn to Ilford bus arrive?

Blackburn to Ilford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Ilford train arrive?

Blackburn to Ilford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Ilford?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Ilford is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Blackburn to Ilford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 33m
£72–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540
7h 41m
£44–98
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 6m
£49–109
Drive 220.3 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Ilfordcar 220.3 mi
4h 15m
£54–78
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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain
4h 38m
£85–306
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
3h 58m
£83–150
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
6h 15m
£216–384
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Stratford stationsubway
5h 17m
£122–290
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
7h 59m
£260–687
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Ilfordtrain
6h 48m
£122–392

Blackburn to Ilford by train and subway

222Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.1 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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