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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Blackburn is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Blackburn is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £90 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Blackburn via Moorgate station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Essex to Blackburn?

The distance between Essex and Blackburn is 266 miles. The road distance is 222.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Essex to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Blackburn bus from?

Essex to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Blackburn train from?

Essex to Blackburn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Essex to Blackburn is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 11m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Essex to Blackburn bus arrive?

Essex to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Essex to Blackburn train arrive?

Essex to Blackburn train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Essex to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Blackburn is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Essex to Blackburn.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 26m
£91–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Bus Stationbus 540
9h 11m
£52–124
Drive 221.4 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Blackburncar 221.4 mi
4h 26m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
5h 23m
£101–334
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 57m
£97–176
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
8h 45m
£120–192
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 50m
£56–182
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 8m
£137–308
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 29m
£67–174

Essex to Blackburn by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 264.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Blackburn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Golders Green Station in around 9h 11m.

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