There are 4 ways to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven by train, bus, or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 36m£32–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
6h 16m£24–34Drive 95.5 mi
- Drive from Blackburn to Whitehavencar 95.5 mi
1h 59m£24–35Train
- Take the train from Preston to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
4h 3m£34–72
Blackburn to Whitehaven by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Suddell Cross and arriving at Tangier Street via Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
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 36m.
The distance between Blackburn and Whitehaven is 141 miles. The road distance is 96.1 miles.
The best way to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 36m and costs £30 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven, including transfers.
Blackburn to Whitehaven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Blackburn to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackburn to Whitehaven is to train via Carlisle which takes 3h 36m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 6h 16m.
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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Suddell Cross to Tangier Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
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Blackburn to Whitehaven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Blackburn to Whitehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Whitehaven is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Blackburn to Whitehaven.
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