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Compare bus and train for Newcastle to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle 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 train which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$98 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Blackburn:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Blackburn costing on average $98 (€78).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Blackburn:
A bus is $63 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Blackburn costing on average $98 (€78).
Other travel options to Blackburn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Blackburn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Blackburn, Penny Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Blackburn station (BBN).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, London North Eastern Railway to go to Blackburn by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Blackburn by bus.
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