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How to get fromBlackburn to Southportby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackburn to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    1h 29m
    £8–11

  2. Line 59 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Suddell Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    1h 38m
    £6

  3. Train via Bolton

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    1h 50m
    £15–29

  4. Drive 27.6 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Southportcar car 27.6 mi
    42 min
    £7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Southporttaxi taxi 27.6 mi
    42 min
    £55–75

  6. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    1h 48m

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Southporttrain train Blackburn - Southport
    2h 37m
    £29–55

Blackburn to Southport by train and bus

Calendar241Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Blackburn to Southport via Bolton in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Duke Street via Bus Station in around 1h 38m.

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