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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Kettering is to train and bus and line 18 bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Kettering is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Kettering station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Kettering via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Kettering?

The distance between Blackburn and Kettering is 157 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Kettering without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Blackburn to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Kettering bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Kettering train from?

Blackburn to Kettering train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackburn station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Kettering?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Kettering is to train via Hinckley which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Blackburn to Kettering bus arrive?

Blackburn to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Blackburn to Kettering train arrive?

Blackburn to Kettering train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Kettering is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Blackburn to Kettering.

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

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Where can I stay near Kettering?

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Blackburn to Kettering - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4h 27m
£60–100
Train, bus, line 18 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to The Squarebus X7
4. Take the bus from Market Hall to Bus Interchangebus 18
7h 58m
£25–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
7h 29m
£37–86
Drive 141.8 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Ketteringcar 141.8 mi
3h 16m
£35–51
Train, fly, subway
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the subway from Paddington to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
5h 11m
£113–356
Train
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
4h 52m
£78–118

Blackburn to Kettering by train

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Distance: 156.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Kettering via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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