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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Smethwick is to line 481 bus and bus which costs £16 - £23 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Smethwick is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Smethwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Smethwick Council House via Bus station, Shudehill Interchange and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Smethwick?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Smethwick Rolfe Street via Preston and Sandwell & Dudley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Smethwick?

The distance between Blackburn and Smethwick is 112 miles. The road distance is 102.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Smethwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Blackburn to Smethwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Smethwick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Smethwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Blackburn to Smethwick?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Smethwick is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 481 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £23 and takes 5h 16m.

Where does the Blackburn to Smethwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackburn to Smethwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackburn to Smethwick?

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

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

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Blackburn to Smethwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 481 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Sandwell & Dudleytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 19m
£41–70
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 Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
5h 16m
£16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk076 / ...
5h 10m
£19–34
Drive 102 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Smethwickcar 102 mi
2h 2m
£26–37
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Wigan Wallgatetrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 4m
£54–96

Blackburn to Smethwick by train

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Distance: 111.3 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Smethwick Rolfe Street via Preston and Sandwell & Dudley in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Smethwick Council House via Bus station, Shudehill Interchange, and Newhall Street in around 5h 16m.

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