There are 8 ways to get from Guildford to Blackburn by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 30m£62–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 540
8h 4m£32–55Drive 223.9 mi
- Drive from Guildford to Blackburncar 223.9 mi
4h 25m£56–81Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
4h 29m£70–261Train
- Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 6m£100–158Bus via Heathrow Terminal 2
- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980 / ...
8h 36m£33–53Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
5h 6m£100–247Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
- Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
6h 37m£71–212
Guildford to Blackburn by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Blackburn is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Guildford to Blackburn is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Blackburn station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Blackburn via Waterloo station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Guildford and Blackburn is 253 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.
The best way to get from Guildford to Blackburn without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Guildford to Blackburn, including transfers.
Guildford to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Guildford to Blackburn train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
The best way to get from Guildford to Blackburn is to train via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Guildford, England and Blackburn, England?
You can take a train from Guildford to Blackburn via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 4m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Guildford to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Guildford to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Guildford to Blackburn train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Blackburn is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Guildford to Blackburn.
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