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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Blackburn is to bus and line 481 bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Blackburn is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkeston and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Mincing Lane via Mount Street, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkeston and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkeston to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Blackburn via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Ilkeston to Blackburn?

The distance between Ilkeston and Blackburn is 118 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Ilkeston to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Blackburn bus from?

Ilkeston to Blackburn bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Blackburn train from?

Ilkeston to Blackburn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Ilkeston to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Blackburn is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 481 bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Ilkeston to Blackburn bus arrive?

Ilkeston to Blackburn bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Upper Parliament Street station.

Where does the Ilkeston to Blackburn train arrive?

Ilkeston to Blackburn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Ilkeston to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Blackburn is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Ilkeston to Blackburn.

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

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Ilkeston to Blackburn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 481 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilkeston to Blackburn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
4h 33m
£48–80
Bus, line 481 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Upper Parliament Streetbus Two
2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus X43
4. Take the bus from Bus station to Mincing Lanebus 481
6h 25m
£20–30
Drive 86.7 mi
1. Drive from Ilkeston to Blackburncar 86.7 mi
2h 11m
£22–31
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 50m
£41–81
Bus, train, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus If / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus Tp
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
5. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Boltontrain
6. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus 1
7h 13m

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Blackburn via Upper Parliament Street, Angel Row A2, Nottingham station, Nottingham, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Mincing Lane via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus station in around 6h 25m.

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