How to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn

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Compare bus and train 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 $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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Driving

$49

Average price

$25

Average price

Cheapest

$51

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 7m

Average total duration

3h 37m

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30m

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2h 9m

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(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Blackburn costing on average $49 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Blackburn including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Blackburn among Omio's users.

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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 CoastW34287+Northern RailP23930
    5:07 PM2h43
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    7:50 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW34287+Northern RailP23930
    5:07 PM2h43
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    7:50 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $221One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW34289+Northern RailP23925
    4:07 PM2h42
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    6:49 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34292+Northern RailP23921
    3:07 PM2h43
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    5:50 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW34290+Northern RailP23917
    2:07 PM2h43
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    4:50 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastC01372+Northern RailG88998
    1:07 PM2h53
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    4:00 PMBlackburn station (BBN)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX541 · NX540
    3:20 PM5h35
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    8:55 PMBlackburn, Penny Street
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX424 · RL152
    3:25 AM5h28
    Birmingham, Coach Station
    8:53 AMBlackburn, Penny Street
    $421One-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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Blackburn costing on average $49 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Blackburn is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 37m.

The distance from Birmingham to Blackburn is approximately 90 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Blackburn is:
  • Around 6 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 bus and train 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Blackburn by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Blackburn by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Blackburn:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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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