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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Shropshire is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Shropshire is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Shropshire?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Shropshire. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Shrewsbury via Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Shropshire?

The distance between Blackburn and Shropshire is 96 miles. The road distance is 91.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Shropshire without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 20m and costs £26 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Blackburn to Shropshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Shropshire train from?

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

Where does the Blackburn to Shropshire train arrive?

Blackburn to Shropshire train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Shropshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Shropshire is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Blackburn to Shropshire.

Where can I stay near Shropshire?

There are 946+ hotels available in Shropshire.

Blackburn to Shropshire - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 1 bus

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3h 20m
£27–61
Drive 91 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackburn to Shropshirecar 91 mi
1h 57m
£23–32
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 Shrewsburytrain
5h 6m
Train
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 33m
£37–68

Blackburn to Shropshire by train and bus

143Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.3 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Bus Station via Preston, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Railway Station in around 3h 20m.

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