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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Blackburn is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Blackburn is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Mincing Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Blackburn via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Bristol to Blackburn?

The distance between Bristol and Blackburn is 197 miles. The road distance is 188.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £95 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Bristol to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Blackburn bus from?

Bristol to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Blackburn train from?

Bristol to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Bristol to Blackburn is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Bristol to Blackburn bus arrive?

Bristol to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Blackburn train arrive?

Bristol to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Blackburn is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Bristol to Blackburn.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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Bristol to Blackburn - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Blackburn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
4h 19m
£96–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
6h
£25–36
Drive 187.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Blackburncar 187.4 mi
3h 26m
£47–68
Fly from Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
5h 54m
£59–156
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 40m
£84–130
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
6h 27m
£39–95
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 37m
£117–268
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 35m
£131–392
Train to Exeter, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
5h 30m
£123–286

Bristol to Blackburn by train and tram

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.6 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Blackburn via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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