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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Blackburn is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £25 - £90 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Blackburn is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Motherwell Library and arriving at Strawberry Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Blackburn via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Blackburn?

The distance between Motherwell and Blackburn is 191 miles. The road distance is 179.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Motherwell to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Blackburn bus from?

Motherwell to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Blackburn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Motherwell to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Blackburn is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs £25 - £90 and takes 5h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Motherwell to Blackburn bus arrive?

Motherwell to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Motherwell to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Motherwell to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Blackburn is 179 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Motherwell to Blackburn.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 52m
£38–118
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 49m
£25–86
Drive 178 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Blackburncar 178 mi
2h 57m
£44–63
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 25m
£64–182
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
5h 50m
£35–86
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 32m
£60–171

Motherwell to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 190.2 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Blackburn, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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