What is the cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Basildon?

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Basildon is to bus via Manchester which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn to Basildon?

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Basildon?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Basildon. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Basildon via Preston, Euston station and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Basildon?

The distance between Blackburn and Basildon is 249 miles. The road distance is 237.9 miles.

How do I travel from Blackburn to Basildon without a car?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Basildon without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Blackburn to Basildon?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Blackburn to Basildon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Basildon train from?

Blackburn to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Blackburn to Basildon?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Basildon is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 32m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £430 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Blackburn to Basildon train arrive?

Blackburn to Basildon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Basildon?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Basildon is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Blackburn to Basildon.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackburn to Basildon?

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Where can I stay near Basildon?

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Blackburn to Basildon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Blackburn to Basildon by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
4h 11m
£60–153
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk023 / ...
7h 32m
£45–102
Drive 236.5 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Basildoncar 236.5 mi
4h 19m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 12m
£83–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
3. Take the bus from Euston Station to St Botolph Streetbus 205
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
5h 4m
£85–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marble Archbus 540
8h 35m
£48–186
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
6h 31m
£190–423
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the subway from Waterloo station to West Ham stationsubway
5. Take the train from West Ham to Basildontrain
5h 41m
£119–270
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildontrain
7h 58m
£85–185
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
7h 27m
£120–411

Blackburn to Basildon by train, subway, and foot

225Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.3 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Basildon, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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