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How to get fromWidnes to Blackburnby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Widnes to Blackburn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain train
    2h 24m
    £18–52

  2. Drive  38.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Widnes to Blackburncar car 38.1 mi
    48 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 19 bus, line 582 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 19 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 582
    3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Mincing Lanebus bus 1
    3h 44m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Blackburntaxi taxi 38.1 mi
    48 min
    £160–200

  5. Line 30 bus, line 352 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Chalon Way Westbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 352
    3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain train
    4h 56m

  6. Bus, line 20 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Headbolt Lane Interchangebus bus 20
    3. Take the train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Blackburntrain train
    5h 36m
    £26–47

Widnes to Blackburn by train

Calendar168Weekly Trains
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Blackburn via Crewe and Preston in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doctors Pub to Mincing Lane via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M, Leigh Bus Station, and Bolton Interchange in around 3h 44m.

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