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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Loughborough is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Loughborough is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Aumberry Gap via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Loughborough (Leics) via Bolton, Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Loughborough?

The distance between Blackburn and Loughborough is 120 miles. The road distance is 103.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Loughborough without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Blackburn to Loughborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Loughborough bus from?

Blackburn to Loughborough bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Loughborough train from?

Blackburn to Loughborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Loughborough?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Loughborough is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 41m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 481 bus and bus and line 9 bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Blackburn to Loughborough bus arrive?

Blackburn to Loughborough bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Loughborough train arrive?

Blackburn to Loughborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Loughborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Loughborough is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Blackburn to Loughborough.

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

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Where can I stay near Loughborough?

There are 1975+ hotels available in Loughborough.

Blackburn to Loughborough - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 1 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Blackburn to Loughborough by train, bus, or car

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Loughborough (Leics)train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 41m
£50–93
Drive 102.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackburn to Loughboroughcar 102.6 mi
2h 31m
£25–36
Line 1 bus, line 36 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 1
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
5h 54m
Train
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 21m
£53–89
Line 481 bus, bus, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 481
2. Take the bus from Bus station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Aumberry Gapbus 9
6h 18m

Blackburn to Loughborough by train

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Distance: 119.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Loughborough (Leics) via Bolton, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Aumberry Gap via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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