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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Blackburn is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Blackburn is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Mincing Lane via Gloucester, Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Blackburn via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Stroud to Blackburn?

The distance between Stroud and Blackburn is 179 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Blackburn without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Stroud to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Blackburn bus from?

Stroud to Blackburn bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Merrywalks station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Blackburn train from?

Stroud to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Stroud to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Stroud to Blackburn is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 53m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 64 bus and bus and line 481 bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Stroud to Blackburn bus arrive?

Stroud to Blackburn bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Transport Hub arrival station.

Where does the Stroud to Blackburn train arrive?

Stroud to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Stroud to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Blackburn is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Stroud to Blackburn.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 53m
£71–124
Drive 162 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stroud to Blackburncar 162 mi
3h 6m
£40–57
Line 64 bus, bus, train, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 99
3. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
5. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Boltontrain
6. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Arrival Standbus 1
7h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
5h 12m
£83–130
Line 64 bus, bus, line 481 bus
1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus stationbus X43
5. Take the bus from Bus station to Mincing Lanebus 481
7h 59m

Stroud to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 178.3 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Blackburn via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Mincing Lane via Gloucester, Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus station in around 7h 59m.

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