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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Blackburn is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Blackburn is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Blackburn via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Derby to Blackburn?

The distance between Derby and Blackburn is 123 miles. The road distance is 85.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Derby to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Blackburn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Blackburn train from?

Derby to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Derby to Blackburn is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Derby to Blackburn bus arrive?

Derby to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Blackburn train arrive?

Derby to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Derby to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Blackburn is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Derby to Blackburn.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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Derby to Blackburn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 481 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Blackburntrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 19m
£49–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 540
6h 1m
£17–34
Bus, train, line 481 bus
1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus 9.1 / ...
2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Arrival Standbus 481
5h 56m
£40–60
Drive 84.9 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Blackburncar 84.9 mi
2h 4m
£22–31

Derby to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 122.3 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Blackburn via Leeds in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 1m.

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