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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Rushden is to bus via Manchester which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Rushden is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Rushden?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Rushden?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Wellingborough via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, Nuneaton, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Rushden?

The distance between Blackburn and Rushden is 169 miles. The road distance is 153.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Rushden without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 1m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Blackburn to Rushden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Rushden bus from?

Blackburn to Rushden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Rushden train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackburn to Rushden?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Rushden is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 1m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Blackburn to Rushden bus arrive?

Blackburn to Rushden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton station.

Where does the Blackburn to Rushden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackburn to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Rushden is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Blackburn to Rushden.

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

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Blackburn to Rushden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackburn to Rushden by train, bus, or car

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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
5h 1m
£78–130
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northamptonbus Uk023
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
6h 47m
£28–44
Drive 152.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Rushdencar 152.7 mi
3h 30m
£38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Northamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 53m
£64–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Northamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
7h 15m
£74–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
7h 18m
£36–84

Blackburn to Rushden by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Rushden via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, Nuneaton, Leicester, Kettering, and Wellingborough in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackburn to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Manchester Victoria, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 47m.

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