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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Basildon is to bus via Birmingham which costs £23 - £45 and takes 9h 30m.

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 10m and costs £60 - £240.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs £60 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 10m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £400 and takes 6h 24m.

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 16m 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?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Basildon.

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 EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
4h 10m
£60–235
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to UpminsterMichalovce
9h 30m
£24–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road Station540
7h 7m
£38–61
Drive 236.5 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Basildon236.5 mi
4h 16m
£58–84
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Bolton
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
5h 11m
£83–242
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Manchester Victoria
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
3. Take the bus from Euston Station to St Botolph Street205
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
4h 57m
£50–226
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
6h 24m
£196–399
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Bolton
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the subway from Waterloo station to West Ham station
5. Take the train from West Ham to Basildon
5h 38m
£100–310
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Bolton
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Basildon
7h 23m
£80–189
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Blackburn to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
7h 26m
£92–335

Blackburn to Basildon by train, subway, and foot

235Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.3 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road Station twice a week. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 6h.

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