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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven is to bus and line 30 bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Suddell Cross and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Whitehaven?

The distance between Blackburn and Whitehaven is 141 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 37m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Whitehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Whitehaven train from?

Blackburn to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 37m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Blackburn to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Blackburn to Whitehaven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Whitehaven train arrive?

Blackburn to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Whitehaven is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Blackburn to Whitehaven.

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

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Blackburn to Whitehaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 37m
£32–81
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
3. Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to Duke Streetbus 30
6h 27m
£23–34
Drive 95.5 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Whitehavencar 95.5 mi
1h 59m
£24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
4h 4m
£34–67

Blackburn to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 140.5 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Whitehaven via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Duke Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 6h 27m.

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