There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Blackburn by train, bus, or car
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Train via Manchester
best- 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
4h 9m£67–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk077
- Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 28m£20–29Drive 153.4 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Blackburncar 153.4 mi
2h 54m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 18m£66–107Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus 1
6h 43m
Gloucester to Blackburn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Blackburn is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Blackburn is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Mincing Lane via Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Blackburn via Birmingham New Street, Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Gloucester and Blackburn is 159 miles. The road distance is 154.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Blackburn without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 9m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Gloucester to Blackburn, including transfers.
Gloucester to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Blackburn is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 9m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Blackburn, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Blackburn via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester to Mincing Lane via Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus station in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.
Gloucester to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Blackburn is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Gloucester to Blackburn.
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