There are 6 ways to get from Cotswolds to Blackburn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 20m£81–121Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk077
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
8h 13m£26–44Bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 540
8h 3m£33–51Drive 158.4 mi
- Drive from Cotswolds to Blackburncar 158.4 mi
3h 8m£39–57Line 882 bus, train
- Take the bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrivalbus 882
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain
5h 55m£60–111Train via Transport Hub arrival
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 59m£63–101
Cotswolds to Blackburn by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Blackburn is to bus via Birmingham which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Blackburn is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Bus Station via Mill Lane, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Blackburn via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Blackburn is 171 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Cotswolds to Blackburn, including transfers.
Cotswolds to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cotswolds to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cotswolds to Blackburn is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Cotswolds, England and Blackburn, England?
You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Blackburn via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Bus Station via Combend Farm, Mill Lane, Promenade, Clarence Parade, Park & Ride, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Combend Farm to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cotswolds to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cotswolds to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Blackburn is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cotswolds to Blackburn.
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