How to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Blackburn

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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$41

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$25

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2h 44m

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2h 14m

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4h 3m

Average total duration

3h 33m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Avanti West Coast

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from Birmingham to Blackburn

How to get from Birmingham to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Avanti West CoastW02933+Northern RailL05449 · L09544
    8:07 AM2h57
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:04 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $371One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX424 · RL152
    3:25 AM7h13
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    10:38 AMBlackburn, Penny Street
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC72293+Avanti West CoastW02435+Northern RailL06351 · L09645
    8:01 AM2h32
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    10:33 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $801One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastL02369+Northern RailY25265
    9:07 AM2h43
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:50 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW02933+Northern RailY25201
    8:07 AM2h43
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    10:50 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsW05234+Avanti West CoastL02285+Northern RailL06353 · L09663
    8:34 AM3h00
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:34 AMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $801One-way
    3 transfers
  • National ExpressNX121 · NX540
    3:00 PM4h35
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    7:35 PMBlackburn, Penny Street
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX120 · NX540
    6:00 PM5h00
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    11:00 PMBlackburn, Penny Street
    $391One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Blackburn

Travel to Blackburn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Blackburn.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Blackburn including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Blackburn:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Blackburn costing on average $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Birmingham to Blackburn is approximately 90 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Blackburn is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Blackburn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Blackburn:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Blackburn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Blackburn by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Blackburn by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Blackburn:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Blackburn often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Preston, Bolton, Stockport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Blackburn and these popular destinations at a great price.

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