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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €15. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Blackburn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

There are 2 ways to get from Birmingham to Blackburn: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Blackburn from Birmingham is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Birmingham to Blackburn:
Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $26 (€24).
The fastest way from Birmingham to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 39 min.
There are alternative travel options to Blackburn that take longer:
Getting to Blackburn by bus takes 3 h 30 min on average.
The distance from Birmingham to Blackburn is approximately 91 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Blackburn is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Blackburn as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Blackburn:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Blackburn:
- You can travel between Birmingham and Blackburn by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $17 (€15) with National Express from Birmingham to Blackburn.
- You can take a train from Birmingham to Blackburn with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country or Transport for Wales. Cheap tickets can be found for $26 (€24) with Avanti West Coast from Birmingham to Blackburn.
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Blackburn with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct bus with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Blackburn tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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