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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Blackburn is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Blackburn is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Swansea City Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Blackburn via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Swansea to Blackburn?

The distance between Swansea and Blackburn is 240 miles. The road distance is 198.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Swansea to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Blackburn bus from?

Swansea to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swansea City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Blackburn train from?

Swansea to Blackburn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Swansea to Blackburn is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Swansea to Blackburn bus arrive?

Swansea to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Swansea to Blackburn train arrive?

Swansea to Blackburn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Blackburn is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Swansea to Blackburn.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 38m
£96–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 44m
£37–64
Drive 197 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Blackburncar 197 mi
4h 12m
£48–70
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
6h 22m
£86–173

Swansea to Blackburn by train and tram

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.7 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Blackburn, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Blackburn via Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Manchester Victoria in around 7h 44m.

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