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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Rotherham is to line 481 bus and bus which costs £13 - £17 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Rotherham is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Rotherham Central via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Rotherham?

The distance between Blackburn and Rotherham is 82 miles. The road distance is 65.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Blackburn to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Rotherham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Rotherham train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackburn to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Rotherham is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 481 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £17 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Blackburn to Rotherham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackburn to Rotherham train arrive?

Blackburn to Rotherham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Rotherham is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Blackburn to Rotherham.

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

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Blackburn to Rotherham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 481 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Blackburn to Rotherham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rotherham Centraltrain Leeds - Sheffield
2h 57m
£30–52
Line 481 bus, bus
cheapest
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 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
4h 31m
£13–17
Drive 65.4 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Rotherhamcar 65.4 mi
1h 28m
£17–24
Line 1 bus, line 37 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 1
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Meadowhalltrain
4h 34m

Blackburn to Rotherham by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.6 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Rotherham Central via Leeds in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Westgate/Main Street via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 4h 31m.

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