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

The cheapest way to get from Rushden to Blackburn is to bus via Manchester which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rushden to Blackburn is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Rushden and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Rushden to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Northampton Bus Interchange and Northampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Rushden and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Rushden to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough and arriving at Blackburn via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Rushden to Blackburn?

The distance between Rushden and Blackburn is 169 miles. The road distance is 154.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rushden to Blackburn without a car is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Rushden to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rushden to Blackburn bus from?

Rushden to Blackburn bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby station.

Where do I catch the Rushden to Blackburn train from?

Rushden to Blackburn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Rushden to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Rushden to Blackburn is to train via Hinckley which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Rushden to Blackburn bus arrive?

Rushden to Blackburn bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Northampton Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Rushden to Blackburn train arrive?

Rushden to Blackburn train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Rushden to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Rushden to Blackburn is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Rushden to Blackburn.

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

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Rushden to Blackburn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Hinckley
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain
5. Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
5h 6m
£79–130
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023
6h 54m
£28–44
Drive 153.8 mi
1. Drive from Rushden to Blackburncar 153.8 mi
3h 26m
£38–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X47 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
6h 14m
£59–106
Train
1. Take the train from Wellingborough to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 39m
£84–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus 540
6h 59m
£35–87

Rushden to Blackburn by bus, foot, and train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and Blackburn, England?

You can take a vehicle from Rushden to Blackburn via Wellingborough, Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, Manchester Piccadilly, and Bolton in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Blackburn via Northampton Bus Interchange, Georges Drive, Northampton, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Victoria in around 6h 54m.

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