How to travel from London to Blackburn

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Blackburn

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $74.

Distance: 183 miles (296 km)

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Flight

$40

Average price

Cheapest

$124

Average price

$194

Average price

7h 10m

Average total duration

6h 40m

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30m

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3h 17m

Average total duration

2h 47m

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30m

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4h 3m

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Fastest

1h 3m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

National Express

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Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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

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from London to Blackburn

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National ExpressNX540
01:00PM6h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:35PMBlackburn, Penny Street
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX540
05:00PM6h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:15PMBlackburn, Penny Street
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1382
08:30PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
09:35PMManchester Airport
$2121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastL02286+Northern Rail (3)L06355 · L09629
09:30AM3h04
London Euston (EUS)
12:34PMBlackburn station (BBN)
$1301One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02615+Northern Rail (3)L08213 · L09629
09:13AM3h21
London Euston (EUS)
12:34PMBlackburn station (BBN)
$2701One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02285+Northern Rail (3)Y25265
08:30AM3h20
London Euston (EUS)
11:50AMBlackburn station (BBN)
$3011One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1378
06:10PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
07:15PMManchester Airport
$4311One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1380
07:05PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:10PMManchester Airport
$4311One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1368
01:00PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
02:05PMManchester Airport
$4811One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Blackburn.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Blackburn including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Blackburn is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Blackburn costing on average $41 (€33).

A bus is $48 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Blackburn costing on average $74 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from London to Blackburn is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 57m.

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from London to Blackburn is approximately 183 miles (296 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Blackburn is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Blackburn:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Blackburn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Blackburn by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Blackburn by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Blackburn by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Blackburn with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Blackburn often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Preston, Bolton, Stockport, Blackpool. 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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