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

The cheapest way to get from Northwich to Blackburn is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northwich to Blackburn is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct train between Northwich and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Northwich to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Greenbank and arriving at Blackburn via Navigation Road and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Northwich to Blackburn?

The distance between Northwich and Blackburn is 47 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northwich to Blackburn without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 20m and costs £16 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Northwich to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northwich to Blackburn train from?

Northwich to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Greenbank station.

Where does the Northwich to Blackburn train arrive?

Northwich to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Navigation Road station.

Can I drive from Northwich to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Northwich to Blackburn is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Northwich to Blackburn.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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Northwich to Blackburn - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 9 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Northwich to Blackburn by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Greenbank to Navigation Roadtrain
2. Take the tram from Navigation Road to Victoriatram
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain
2h 20m
£16–29
Drive 42 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northwich to Blackburncar 42 mi
1h 8m
£11–15
Line 9 bus, train, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Northwich Bus Interchange to Warrington Bank Quay Stationbus 9 / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Strawberry Bankbus 59 / ...
2h 51m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northwich to Blackburntaxi 42 mi
1h 8m
£85–110
Train
1. Take the train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadillytrain Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
2h 26m
£17–33
Tram, line 481 bus
1. Take the tram from Altrincham to Burytram Green Line
2. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Arrival Standbus 481
3h 43m
£13–20

Northwich to Blackburn by train and tram

125Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.8 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Greenbank to Blackburn via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton in around 2h 26m.

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