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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Blackburn is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Blackburn is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Blackburn via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Southampton to Blackburn?

The distance between Southampton and Blackburn is 252 miles. The road distance is 239.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Southampton to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Blackburn train from?

Southampton to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Where does the Southampton to Blackburn train arrive?

Southampton to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Blackburn is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Southampton to Blackburn.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

There are 1039+ hotels available in Blackburn.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Blackburn by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 39m
£107–163
Drive 238.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Blackburncar 238.5 mi
4h 30m
£60–87
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 43m
£97–348
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 54m
£102–159
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 34m
£80–123
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 41m
£113–237

Southampton to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 250.9 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 4h 14m.

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