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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Blackburn is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Blackburn is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Mincing Lane via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Shudehill Interchange and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Blackburn via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Blackburn?

The distance between Rotherham and Blackburn is 82 miles. The road distance is 65.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Rotherham to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Blackburn bus from?

Rotherham to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Blackburn train from?

Rotherham to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Blackburn is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 481 bus, which costs and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Rotherham to Blackburn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotherham to Blackburn train arrive?

Rotherham to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Blackburn is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Rotherham to Blackburn.

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

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Rotherham to Blackburn - 4 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotherham to Blackburn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotherham Central to Leedstrain Sheffield - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Blackburntrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 7m
£32–57
Drive 65.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotherham to Blackburncar 65.4 mi
1h 27m
£16–23
Train, line 37 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the train from Meadowhall to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus 1
4h 34m
Bus, line 481 bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus X43
3. Take the bus from Bus station to Mincing Lanebus 481
4h 48m

Rotherham to Blackburn by train

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3h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 81.6 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Blackburn via Leeds in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Mincing Lane via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus station in around 4h 48m.

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