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

The cheapest way to get from London to Blackburn is to bus via Manchester which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Blackburn is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £70 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and Blackburn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between London and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from London to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from London to Blackburn?

The distance between London and Blackburn is 221 miles. The road distance is 212.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from London to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Blackburn bus from?

London to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Blackburn train from?

London to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Blackburn?

The best way to get from London to Blackburn is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the London to Blackburn bus arrive?

London to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the London to Blackburn train arrive?

London to Blackburn train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from London to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Blackburn is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from London to Blackburn.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Blackburn?

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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London to Blackburn - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 54m
£70–128
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
6h 2m
£29–50
Drive 211.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Blackburncar 211.5 mi
4h 22m
£52–75
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
3h 48m
£78–297
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 36m
£73–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 540
6h 25m
£40–110
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 44m
£112–271

London to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 219.7 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between London, 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 London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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