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How to get fromIlford to Blackburnby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Ilford to Blackburn by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 44m
    £71–149

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    7h 12m
    £48–110

  3. Drive 216.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ilford to Blackburncar car 216.6 mi
    4h 25m
    £53–77

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ilford to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4h 29m
    £85–302

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    4h 16m
    £77–151

  6. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    6h 28m
    £216–384

  7. Subway, train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the subway from Stratford station to Waterloo Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    5h 34m
    £122–290

Ilford to Blackburn by train and subway

Calendar215Weekly Services
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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