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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Blackburn is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Blackburn is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Doctors Pub and arriving at Mincing Lane via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M, Leigh Bus Station and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Blackburn via Crewe and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Widnes to Blackburn?

The distance between Widnes and Blackburn is 86 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £19 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Widnes to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Blackburn bus from?

Widnes to Blackburn bus services, operated by Warrington's Own Buses, depart from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Blackburn train from?

Widnes to Blackburn train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Runcorn station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Widnes to Blackburn is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £19 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 19 bus and line 582 bus and line 1 bus, which costs and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Widnes to Blackburn bus arrive?

Widnes to Blackburn bus services, operated by Warrington's Own Buses, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.

Where does the Widnes to Blackburn train arrive?

Widnes to Blackburn train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Blackburn is 38 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Widnes to Blackburn.

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

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Widnes to Blackburn - 6 ways to travel via train, line 19 bus, and line 582 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Blackburntrain
2h 22m
£19–56
Drive 38.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Widnes to Blackburncar 38.1 mi
48 min
£10–14
Line 19 bus, line 582 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand M to Leigh Bus Stationbus 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 582
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Mincing Lanebus 1
3h 49m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Blackburntaxi 38.1 mi
48 min
£80–100
Line 352 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 352
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
4h 23m
Line 360 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Central Station to Wallgatebus 360
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Blackburntrain Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane - Blackburn / ...
4h 58m
£24–46

Widnes to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 85 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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 22m. 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 49m.

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