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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Southampton is to bus via Manchester which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Southampton Central via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Southampton?

The distance between Blackburn and Southampton is 252 miles. The road distance is 236.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Blackburn to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Southampton bus from?

Blackburn to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Southampton train from?

Blackburn to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Southampton?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Southampton is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Blackburn to Southampton bus arrive?

Blackburn to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Southampton train arrive?

Blackburn to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Southampton is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Blackburn to Southampton.

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

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Blackburn to Southampton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Blackburn to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 19m
£104–167
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk980
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Southampton Central Stationbus Uk061 / ...
9h 33m
£39–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
8h 35m
£43–74
Drive 235 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Southamptoncar 235 mi
4h 38m
£59–85
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 3m
£97–347
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 18m
£99–172
Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
6h 35m
£113–237
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
6h 58m
£140–301

Blackburn to Southampton by bus

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Distance: 250.7 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 35m.

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