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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Blackburn is to bus which costs £21 - £29 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Blackburn is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Mincing Lane via Shudehill Interchange and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Blackburn via Newcastle and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Blackburn?

The distance between Sunderland and Blackburn is 166 miles. The road distance is 110.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Sunderland to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Blackburn bus from?

Sunderland to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Blackburn train from?

Sunderland to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Blackburn is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Sunderland to Blackburn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Blackburn train arrive?

Sunderland to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Blackburn is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Sunderland to Blackburn.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Blackburn?

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Blackburn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Blackburntrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 10m
£50–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
5h 46m
£21–29
Drive 109.7 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Blackburncar 109.7 mi
2h 19m
£27–39
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Thornabytrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Hebden Bridgetrain Redcar Central - Manchester Victoria / ...
5h 2m
£46–82
Bus via Bolton Interchange
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
6h 32m
£23–37

Sunderland to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 165.5 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Blackburn via Newcastle and Leeds in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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