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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Blackburn is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Blackburn is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Blackburn via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Durham to Blackburn?

The distance between Durham and Blackburn is 158 miles. The road distance is 98.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Durham to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Blackburn bus from?

Durham to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Blackburn train from?

Durham to Blackburn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Durham to Blackburn is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Durham to Blackburn bus arrive?

Durham to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Durham to Blackburn train arrive?

Durham to Blackburn train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Durham to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Blackburn is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Durham to Blackburn.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
3h 6m
£57–99
Drive 98 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Blackburncar 98 mi
2h 6m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 540
5h 25m
£27–65
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Blackburntrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 11m
£52–104

Durham to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Blackburn via Manchester Victoria in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 25m.

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