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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 $25.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$42 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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