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How to get fromPlymouth to Blackburnby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Plymouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    6h 23m
    £174–248

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    10h 34m
    £26–43

  3. Drive 300.9 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Blackburncar car 300.9 mi
    5h 17m
    £74–106

  4. Train to Exeter, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    5h 22m
    £112–221

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 48m
    £158–239

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Plymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    8h 40m
    £149–279

  7. Train, line 57 bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    4. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain train
    7h 7m
    £85–213

Plymouth to Blackburn by train and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly 4 times a week. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Mincing Lane via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus station in around 10h 34m.

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