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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Blackburn is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Blackburn is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Strawberry Bank via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Blackburn?

The distance between Carlisle and Blackburn is 102 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Carlisle to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Blackburn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Blackburn train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Blackburn is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £21 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Carlisle to Blackburn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Blackburn is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Carlisle to Blackburn.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Blackburn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain Preston - Colne / ...
1h 55m
£21–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
3h 11m
£20–43
Drive 95 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Blackburncar 95 mi
1h 41m
£24–34

Carlisle to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 101.3 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Blackburn via Preston in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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