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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Southampton is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 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 37m 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 33m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 18m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 33m.

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 37m to drive from Blackburn to Southampton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near 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 18m
£104–167
Bus
cheapest
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 33m
£44–74
Drive 235 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Southamptoncar 235 mi
4h 37m
£58–84
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 51m
£111–381
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 19m
£99–172
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 57m
£99–182
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
7h 6m
£103–237
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
6h 2m
£132–298

Blackburn to Southampton by train and tram

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Distance: 250.7 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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 33m.

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